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Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.\nThis role is part of our Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers highly dependable missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. We provide integrated, mission-ready hardware that brings together multiple technologies into unified systems engineered to perform in demanding operational environments. Our tip-to-tail capabilities include payload protection and deployment systems, propulsion systems, aerodynamic interstage systems, separation systems, missile subsystems, shroud systems, launch systems, and payload integration solutions.\nAs a Manufacturing Engineer I, you support product development and production activities by helping ensure designs are manufacturable, processes are effective, and quality is built into every product. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, technicians, suppliers, and program teams, you contribute to developing manufacturing methods, production documentation, tooling, and processes that support successful product transition from development into production.\nResponsibilities\nSupports engineering, manufacturing, and product development activities across multiple programs and products.\nGenerates bills of materials, work instructions, and build documentation to support production operations.\nCollaborates closely with technicians and works directly with hardware during fabrication and assembly activities.\nDesigns, develops, and implements basic fixtures, tooling, and inspection gages to support manufacturing processes.\nSupports material and resource planning activities, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) system bill of material and method-of-manufacture data maintenance.\nCoordinates material flow and supports production readiness efforts.\nAssists with prototype builds and evaluates materials and manufacturing processes.\nCoordinates with vendors, suppliers, and supplier quality representatives to support production requirements.\nMonitors fabrication and production processes to help ensure compliance with established controls.\nCommunicates effectively across the organization to gather information, gain alignment, and support implementation of solutions.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field.\nTypically 0-3 years of relevant industry experience.\nStrong mechanical aptitude.\nAbility to read blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams and follow verbal and written instructions.\nA current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.\nPreferred Qualifications\nHands-on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environment.\nBenefits\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with company match\nPaid time off\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nCompany-paid life and AD&D insurance\nShort- and long-term disability coverage\nTuition reimbursement\nKarman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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