Senior Manufacturing Engineer

About the Company

Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Signal Hill, California, Karman Industries is at the forefront of revolutionizing industrial thermal energy. Our mission is to electrify global thermal systems across data centers, manufacturing, and energy industries.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to develop manufacturing/build strategies and provide critical DFM/DFA feedback
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation including work instructions, setup sheets, torque specs, assembly BOMs, and SOPs
• Support engineers and technicians through hardware development, prototype builds, and test campaigns
• Partner with supply chain to procure engineered hardware, manage vendors, and contribute to program cost optimization
• Design, develop, and manufacture ground support equipment that interfaces directly with Thermal01
• Lead facility layout development, including defining build cells, flow-of-material, test areas, and equipment placement
• Specify and procure tooling, fixturing, and gauging systems for manufacturing and assembly processes
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives applying lean principles and ergonomic practices
• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of industry experience in aerospace, defense, industrial, or high-reliability industries
• Deep experience with machining, 3D printing, welding/brazing, rotating equipment assembly, or high-pressure thermal systems
• Strong understanding of GD&T, machining tolerances, and mechanical fit/function principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large integrated structures, thermal systems, turbomachinery, propulsion, or power generation
• Expertise in taking products through development, testing, and production
• Familiarity with implementation of ERP/MES systems
• Hands-on experience with running CNC equipment (e.g., Haas, Mazak, Okuma) and common shop tools
• Proven experience setting up or reconfiguring a facility
• Experience with tool and fixture design