Manufacturing Engineer I – Space & Defense (DoD Secret)

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in Mukilteo, WA is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to support product development and production. You’ll help ensure designs are manufacturable, optimize processes, and develop documentation, tooling, and methods to transition projects from development into production.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, has 0–3 years’ experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and can read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 0–3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams and follow verbal and written instructions.
• U.S. DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supports engineering, manufacturing, and product development activities across multiple programs and products.
• Generates bills of materials, work instructions, and build documentation to support production operations.
• Collaborates closely with technicians and works directly with hardware during fabrication and assembly activities.
• Designs, develops, and implements basic fixtures, tooling, and inspection gauges to support manufacturing processes.
• Supports material and resource planning activities, including ERP BOM and method-of-manufacture data maintenance.
• Coordinates material flow and supports production readiness efforts.
• Assists with prototype builds and evaluates materials and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinates with vendors, suppliers, and supplier quality representatives to support production requirements.
• Monitors fabrication and production processes to ensure compliance with established controls.
• Communicates effectively across the organization to gather information and implement solutions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Reading and following instructions

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Karman Space & Defense in Mukilteo, WA is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to support product development and production. You’ll help ensure designs are manufacturable, optimize processes, and develop documentation, tooling, and methods to transition projects from development into production.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, has 0–3 years’ experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and can read blueprints.