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The Composites 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 Composites 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 Life 401k Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays Employee Referral Program WHAT YOU WILL DO Tooling design, certification, and maintenance for new or existing products including tolerance analysis and CTE Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define manufacturing processes for composites fabrication, inspection, trimming, and assembly. Perform engineering drawing review and provide final approval for manufacturing. Define and document inspection gates and supporting initial production Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified and deploy corrective actions. Resolve complex manufacturing defects and eliminate root cause Define and support repair and rework activities. Preferred experience with ERP and material management tools Closely monitor part quality trends and define process improvements. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (engineering, operations, and quality) to efficiently build parts on schedule WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree Looking for minimum 2 years relevant industry experience up to senior level, pay depends on 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 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.