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Karman Space and Defense lists this Senior Manufacturing Engineer opportunity in huntington beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Full Time Professional Huntington Beach, CA, US
8 days ago Requisition ID: 3995
Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually
Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies’ core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. 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.
We design and deliver dependable hypersonic/strategic missile defense systems; integrating multiple technologies into unified, mission-ready hardware supporting demanding environments.
As 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.
Responsibilities
Lead DFMA activities as an integral member of the product design team.
Apply broad manufacturing engineering principles to ensure producibility and process robustness.
Mentor junior manufacturing engineers and provide technical guidance.
Serve as a subject matter expert on DFMA and statistical process controls.
Oversee material and resource planning to maintain production schedules.
Plan manufacturing workflows, resource needs, and production line capacity aligned with forecasts.
Resolve complex technical issues to support product design, development, and production continuity.
Oversee process qualification and support product qualification activities.
Perform duties aligned with Manufacturing Engineer I, II, and III functional responsibilities as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent years of experience.
Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience in fabrication and assembly environments.
Ability to read and generate blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.
Familiarity with material properties, in‑process verification, and validation methods.
Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
A current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Karman Space and Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Worksite address
huntington beach, CA, 92615, US
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