Manufacturing Engineer III

47G; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Company‑paid life and AD&D

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer III in West Valley City, UT. You will help ensure products are designed for efficient production from development through full-rate manufacturing and mentor junior engineers.

The role emphasizes process capability, producibility improvements, and quality maintenance across the lifecycle, with responsibilities spanning design for manufacturability, fixture/tool development, and production planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on fabrication/assembly shop experience.
• Ability to read and generate blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.
• Familiarity with material properties, in-process verification, and validation.
• Proficiency in GD&T.
• DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supports design teams by driving design for manufacturability.
• Mentors junior manufacturing engineers.
• Establishes and validates production processes and controls.
• Designs fixtures, tools, and inspection gauges for fabrication and assembly.
• Coordinates material and resource planning to support schedules.
• Leads manufacturing workflow planning and line setup.
• Solves complex technical problems using data and inspection tools.
• Collaborates with engineers to ensure manufacturing requirements are met.

Skills

Bachelor degree requirement

4+ years experience

GD&T

Blueprints reading

DoD security clearance

Education

BS in Manufacturing/Mechanical Eng

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer III

Technical West Valley City, UT, US

4 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.