JOB TITLE: Components Engineer - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Grand Prairie, TX
PAY RATE: $75.38/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.

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:

Support resolution of complex design requirements, material selection, and coordination issues

Perform detailed obsolescence management at the part level:

Monitor BOMs

Identify replacements and alternate sources

Implement fixes to avoid production delays

Conduct design reviews and apply quality standards for compliance with internal and external requirements

Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to analyze component data and ensure quality

Collaborate with design engineers, vendors, and cross-functional teams

Enforce PMPCP compliance and support end-to-end processes including design, testing, and lifecycle support

Present findings and updates to program management and customers

Travel to customer and supplier sites as needed

Requirements:

BS or MS in a technical discipline

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance (Active not required to start)

5+ years of experience in each of the following:

Component engineering

Obsolescence mitigation

Product lifecycle management tools (Windchill, Agile PLM, etc.)

Communicating with manufacturers and external suppliers

Experience with quality and compliance documentation, SPC analysis, and vendor standards

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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