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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 Composites Manufacturing Engineer II, you will play a key role in developing and improving manufacturing processes for complex composite aerospace products. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and program management to create manufacturing documentation, design tooling, and drive hands-on project execution. Your work will directly support production readiness, quality, and the successful integration of composite materials into customer programs.\nResponsibilities\nDevelops manufacturing processes for composite aerospace products to meet customer requirements.\nCreates fabrication, process, and control documentation to support composite production.\nDesigns and drafts tooling required to meet program production rates and quality standards.\nCoordinates day-to-day project activities to ensure technical objectives and customer needs are met.\nServes as a technical interface with customers, providing program updates and participating in reviews and problem-solving discussions.\nPerforms root cause analysis and develops corrective actions for product or process issues.\nReviews build documentation and tooling designs to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.\nSupports development of pricing and lead-time estimates for customer requests for quotes and information.\nAnalyzes and improves existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and resolve production challenges.\nCollaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective integration of composite manufacturing methods.\nRequired Qualifications\nMinimum 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or composite design.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering specifications, including drawings and material or processing specifications.\nProficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint reading.\nDemonstrated understanding of identifying root cause and Non-Conformance issues\nDemonstrated experience working with tooling used for composite processing or mechanical assembly.\nExperience supporting design-for-manufacturing and assembly activities.\nA current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExpertise in modeling and drafting\nExperience with aerospace composite manufacturing methodologies such as autoclave or press molding\nKnowledge of mid-size corporate processes and systems.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities across multiple projects.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).\nExperience providing direct customer support.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.\nSpecial Mentions\nMinimal travel may be required for this position.\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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