Manufacturing Engineer III

Karman Space & Defense; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense in West Valley City, UT is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to drive manufacturability from development through full-rate production. You will help ensure products are designed for efficient, repeatable build, and you will mentor junior engineers while establishing production processes and controls.

Required: BS in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, 4+ years in manufacturing, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to read and generate blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Must have or be able to obtain DoD Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supports product design teams by driving design for manufacturability and influencing early development decisions.
• Mentors junior manufacturing engineers to build team capability and technical proficiency.
• Establishes, monitors, and validates production processes and controls as a process owner or SME.
• Designs, develops, and implements fixtures, tools, and inspection gauges for fabrication and assembly.
• Coordinates material and resource planning with product teams to support schedule adherence.
• Leads manufacturing workflow planning and production line setup to optimize efficiency.
• Solves complex technical problems using engineering references, data, and inspection tools.
• Collaborates with engineers across disciplines to represent manufacturing requirements.

Skills

Blueprints

GD&T

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer III

Technical West Valley City, UT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4013

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.

In this role, you help ensure products are designed and built for efficient, reliable production from early development through full‑rate manufacturing. You contribute engineering support that strengthens process capability, enhances producibility, and supports ongoing improvements that maintain quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Supports product design teams by driving design for manufacturability and influencing early development decisions.
• Mentors junior manufacturing engineers to build team capability and technical proficiency.
• Establishes, monitors, and validates production processes and controls as a process owner or subject matter expert.
• Designs, develops, and implements complex fixtures, tools, and inspection gages for fabrication and assembly.
• Coordinates material and resource planning with product teams to support schedule adherence.
• Leads manufacturing workflow planning and production line setup to optimize operational efficiency.
• Solves complex technical problems using engineering references, data, and inspection tools.
• Collaborates with engineers across disciplines to represent manufacturing requirements and ensure cohesive technical execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environment.
• Ability to read and generate blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.
• Familiarity with basic material properties, in‑process verification, and validation.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.