Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Karman Space & Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Zusammenfassung

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to advance producibility for aerospace components. You will read complex drawings, design fixtures, and generate work instructions for fabrication and assembly in a defense-focused environment.

The role emphasizes DFMA, process validation, and collaboration with design and supplier teams to meet stringent quality standards and delivery timelines.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field, or 7 years of applicable in-field experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams, and work from verbal and written instructions.
• Familiarity with basic material properties, in-process verification, and validation.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000, AS9100, or similar quality systems.
• U.S. person status under export control laws.

Aufgaben

• Collaborates with design teams to ensure producibility and apply DFMA principles.
• Validates and monitors fabrication and production processes and controls.
• Designs, develops, and implements fixtures, tools, and inspection gauges for fabrication and assembly.
• Generates bills of materials and manufacturing work instructions.
• Supports material and resource planning for production activities.
• Coordinates with suppliers and vendor quality teams to support sourcing and production needs.
• Analyzes and plans manufacturing workflow and space requirements.
• Communicates across the organization to gather information, gain alignment, and implement solutions.
• Resolves technical issues using engineering references, inspection tools, and verification techniques.
• Assists with prototype builds and evaluations of materials and processes.

Kenntnisse

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Fabrication shop experience

Ausbildung

B.S. in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering OR 7 years experience

Tools

ISO 9000 familiarity

AS9100 familiarity

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Job Description

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's 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with design teams to ensure producibility and apply design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Validates and monitors fabrication and production processes and controls.
• Designs, develops, and implements fixtures, tools, and inspection gages for fabrication and assembly.
• Generates bills of materials and manufacturing work instructions.
• Supports material and resource planning for production activities.
• Coordinates with suppliers and vendor quality teams to support sourcing and production needs.
• Analyzes and plans manufacturing workflow and space requirements.
• Communicates across the organization to gather information, gain alignment, and implement solutions.
• Resolves technical issues using engineering references, inspection tools, and verification techniques.
• Assists with prototype builds and evaluations of materials and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field, or 7 years of applicable in-field experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams, and work from verbal and written instructions.
• Familiarity with basic material properties, in-process verification, and validation.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000, AS9100, or similar quality systems.
• This position requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

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.