Manufacturing Engineer I
Karman Space & Defense
SUMMARY
The Manufacturing Engineer I 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 I position is an entry level position focused at supporting engineering and manufacturing activity while building essential skills.
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
- Supports programs, products and engineering activities
- Generates bill of materials for assemblies, and work/build instructions
- Heavily engaged with technicians and working with hardware
- Designs, develops and implements basic fixtures, tools, and inspection gages to facilitate fabrication and assembly
- Supports material and resource planning including Epicor data for BOMs and Methods of Manufacture
- Supports and coordinates material flow
- Communicates with all levels of the organization to obtain required information, gain acceptance, and implement solutions
- Assists with prototype builds and evaluations of materials and processes
- Coordinates with vendors and suppliers including supplier quality
- Monitors fabrication and production processes and controls
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree
- Typically possesses 0-3 years of 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, and work to verbal and written instructions
- 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 a 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”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
