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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 Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems that support critical missions across air, land, and sea. We combine comprehensive analysis, engineering, and program execution capabilities to deliver mission-tailored solutions that reduce lead times, lower costs, and simplify complex multi-vendor supply chains. Backed by decades of flight-proven and fielded performance, we design and build mission-critical technologies including launch systems, propulsion, payload integration solutions, UAV components, missile subsystems, and Safe & Arm systems.\nAs a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you help ensure producibility, intrinsic quality, and robust processes throughout the product lifecycle. The role influences early design, leads Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) efforts, guides process qualification, and supports continuous improvement across production. This position also defines how internal manufacturing processes are developed and validated, including ERP (Epicor) integration, and reports to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.\nResponsibilities\nLead DFMA activities as an integral member of the product design team.\nApply broad manufacturing engineering principles to ensure producibility and process robustness.\nMentor junior manufacturing engineers and provide technical guidance.\nServe as a subject matter expert on DFMA and statistical process controls.\nOversee material and resource planning to maintain production schedules.\nPlan manufacturing workflows, resource needs, and production line capacity aligned with forecasts.\nResolve complex technical issues to support product design, development, and production continuity.\nOversee process qualification and support product qualification activities.\nPerform duties aligned with Manufacturing Engineer I, II, and III functional responsibilities as needed.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent years of experience.\nMinimum 6 years of relevant industry experience.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in fabrication and assembly environments.\nAbility to read and generate blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.\nFamiliarity with material properties, in-process verification, and validation methods.\nProficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).\nA current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.\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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