Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing EngineerThe Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports the transition of designs through the development cycle and into production, and oversees manufacturing work instructions and production line operations to ensure product quality is built into the final product.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 & BenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement *What You Will DoIntegral part of product design team with emphasis of producibility and design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA)Validates and monitors fabrication and production process and controlsDesigns, develops and implements fixtures, tools, and inspection gages to facilitate fabrication and assemblyGenerates bill of materials for assemblies, and work/build instructionsMaterial and resource planningCoordinating with vendors and suppliers including supplier qualityAnalyze and plan manufacturing work flow and space requirementsCommunicates with all levels of the organization to obtain required information, gain acceptance, and implement solutionsSolves technical problems utilizing technical reference materials and various inspection tools and techniquesAssists with prototype builds and evaluations of materials and processesWhat We Are Looking ForRequired Education: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree, or 7 years applicable in-field experienceStrong mechanical aptitude and hands-on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environmentAbility to read blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams, and work to verbal and written instructionsFamiliarity with basic material properties, in process verification and validationWorking knowledge of ISO 9000, AS9100 or similar quality systemsMust be a U.S. CitizenEqual Opportunity EmployerEqual 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.