Manufacturing Engineer III – Space & Defense (DoD)

Karman Space and Defense; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; 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"?

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long‑term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III in West Valley City, UT to ensure products are designed and built for efficient production from development through full-rate manufacturing. You will support design teams and mentor junior engineers to strengthen producibility and process capability throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires a BS in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, 4+ years of experience, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and GD&T; security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Supports product design teams by driving design for manufacturability.
• Mentors junior manufacturing engineers to build team capability.
• Establishes production processes and controls as SME.
• Designs fixtures, tools, and inspection gauges for fabrication and assembly.
• Coordinates material and resource planning to support schedules.
• Leads production line setup to optimize efficiency.
• Solves complex technical problems using data and inspection tools.
• Collaborates with engineers across disciplines to meet manufacturing needs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprints reading

GD&T

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III in West Valley City, UT to ensure products are designed and built for efficient production from development through full-rate manufacturing. You will support design teams and mentor junior engineers to strengthen producibility and process capability throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires a BS in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, 4+ years of experience, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to obtain DoD security clearance.