Karman Space & Defense
Base pay range
$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr
Must be available to work 1-2 days in Skagit.
Summary The Manufacturing Engineer II supports designs through the design-development cycle and into production with emphasis of design producibility, manufacturing process development and support, and oversees the transition of product to production including follow on support. The manufacturing engineering role is pivotal in developing methods of manufacture, work instructions and production line operations to ensure product quality is built into the final product. The Manufacturing Engineer II position is focused at supporting engineering and manufacturing activity while continuing to build essential skills and experience.
About Us Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Compensation & Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
What You Will Do
Includes Manufacturing Engineering I duties and responsibilities
Integral part of product design team and provides DFMA input
Validates and monitors fabrication and production process and controls
Designs, develops and implements all forms of fixtures, tools, and inspection gages to facilitate fabrication and assembly
Generates, tracks and maintains bill of materials for assemblies, methods of manufacture and work/build instructions
Instrumental in material and resource planning and coordinating with the Product team to ensure schedules are kept
Assists with planning manufacturing work flow and space requirements
Solves technical problems utilizing technical reference materials and various inspection tools and techniques
Supports or may lead prototype builds and evaluations of materials and processes
What We Are Looking For
Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree
Minimum 2 years relevant industry experience
Strong mechanical aptitude required, hands‑on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environment is desired
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams
Familiarity with basic material properties, in process verification and validation
Must be a U.S. Citizen
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) under federal, state, or local law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Must be available to work 1-2 days in Skagit.
Summary The Manufacturing Engineer II supports designs through the design-development cycle and into production with emphasis of design producibility, manufacturing process development and support, and oversees the transition of product to production including follow on support. The manufacturing engineering role is pivotal in developing methods of manufacture, work instructions and production line operations to ensure product quality is built into the final product. The Manufacturing Engineer II position is focused at supporting engineering and manufacturing activity while continuing to build essential skills and experience.
About Us Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Compensation & Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
What You Will Do
Includes Manufacturing Engineering I duties and responsibilities
Integral part of product design team and provides DFMA input
Validates and monitors fabrication and production process and controls
Designs, develops and implements all forms of fixtures, tools, and inspection gages to facilitate fabrication and assembly
Generates, tracks and maintains bill of materials for assemblies, methods of manufacture and work/build instructions
Instrumental in material and resource planning and coordinating with the Product team to ensure schedules are kept
Assists with planning manufacturing work flow and space requirements
Solves technical problems utilizing technical reference materials and various inspection tools and techniques
Supports or may lead prototype builds and evaluations of materials and processes
What We Are Looking For
Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree
Minimum 2 years relevant industry experience
Strong mechanical aptitude required, hands‑on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environment is desired
Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams
Familiarity with basic material properties, in process verification and validation
Must be a U.S. Citizen
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) under federal, state, or local law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Karman Space & Defense by 2x.
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