JOB TITLE: Packaging Engineer - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Dallas, TX
PAY RATE: $53.37/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Shift: 1st

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Collaborate with Program IPTs, suppliers, and shipping to coordinate packaging and shipping needs.

Identify and develop packaging and transportation requirements for systems, subsystems, and components.

Develop Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) as required.

Ensure compliance with contractual packaging and DOT CFR 49 POP regulations.

Handle shipments that may include hazardous materials, classified, or unclassified items.

Support day-to-day shipping operations.

Evaluate and implement new packaging techniques to improve shipping efficiency.

Work with vendors, IPTs, and customers to improve packaging designs.

Perform root cause analysis on damaged shipments.

Act as primary program point of contact (POC) for truck requests across all MFC sites.

Provide truck contact info and ensure crates/packaging are available for hardware packaging on site.

Track condition of reusable shipping crates; initiate repairs or replacements as needed.

Maintain contact lists for sites and document unique shipping requirements.

Prepare parts, assemblies, and materials for shipment according to vendor, customer, and company specs and standards.

Prepare shipping documents, address labels, and container identifications in compliance with regulations.

Load, block, and secure materials on transport vehicles.

Arrange required inspections and manage shipping documentation.

Order shipping containers and packaging supplies via purchase requests and applicable systems.

Requirements:

2 4 years shipping/packaging experience.

Active Secret Clearance preferred; ability to obtain required (not mandatory to start).

Packaging Engineering degree preferred.

Strong technical background with MCAD skills (CREO and PTC Pro/E preferred).

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Excellent interpersonal, communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.

Flexible, strong work ethic; able to work onsite, overtime, and travel internationally as needed.

Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations, military specs, RFID technology, and CFR Title 49 (Parts 171-180).

Familiarity with ICAO and IMO IMDG codes for dangerous goods transport.

Experience with ASTM D 3951 commercial packaging standards.

Skilled with Product Data Management (PDM) software and workflow processes.

Solid understanding of shipping practices, documentation, inspection, and purchase request systems.

Ability to handle hazardous materials using MSDS knowledge and DOT regulations.

Experienced in operating transportation equipment, shipping meters, label makers, and pricing devices.

Able to read blueprints and skilled with strapping, cutting, carton-making machines, power tools, and material handling equipment.

Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)