Space & Launch Manufacturing Engineer — DFMA & Production

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Karman Space and Defense in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to support the design through production, focusing on manufacturability, manufacturing process development, and production readiness. You will develop manufacturing methods, create work instructions, support workflow and material planning, and assist in transitioning products from engineering to production.

You will solve technical challenges, support prototype builds, and contribute to continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on engineering experience in fabrication or assembly environments preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.
• Familiarity with basic material properties, in-process verification, and validation.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Performs duties associated with Manufacturing Engineering I roles.
• Participates in product design teams and provides Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) input.
• Validates and monitors fabrication and production processes and controls.
• Designs, develops, and implements fixtures, tools, and inspection gages to support fabrication and assembly.
• Generates, tracks, and maintains Bills of Materials, methods of manufacture, and work/build instructions.
• Supports material and resource planning in coordination with product teams to maintain schedules.
• Assists with planning manufacturing workflow and evaluating space requirements.
• Solves technical problems using engineering references, inspection tools, and established techniques.
• Supports or may lead prototype builds and evaluations of materials and processes.

Skills

DFMA input

GD&T

Reading blueprints

Fabrication experience

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Karman Space and Defense in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to support the design through production, focusing on manufacturability, manufacturing process development, and production readiness. You will develop manufacturing methods, create work instructions, support workflow and material planning, and assist in transitioning products from engineering to production.

You will solve technical challenges, support prototype builds, and contribute to continuous improvement across