JOB TITLE: Mechanical Design Engineer - All Levels
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
PAY RATE: $75/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:

Develop project deliverables including feasibility studies, integration plans, clash investigations, and production documentation.

Create CATIA models and designs per manufacturing and design requirements.

Collaborate with stress engineers, manufacturing engineers, suppliers, and management to ensure manufacturability.

Resolve technical issues impacting performance, cost, or schedule through collaboration with specialists.

Provide technical input to engineering teams and contribute to process improvements related to aircraft fuselage structure and components.

Prepare engineering models and documentation compliant with engineering principles, regulations, company standards, and contract requirements.

Ensure designs are certifiable and produce necessary data for testing and certification.

Requirements:

ABET-accredited Engineering degree required.

Minimum 4 years of aviation industry experience.

Prior Boeing experience required; within the last 5 years preferred.

Proficient in CATIA modeling.

Strong skills in MS Office and ability to learn new software tools.

Familiarity with aircraft fuselage structure design and associated certification/qualification requirements.

Self-directed with ability to work effectively in diverse teams.

Skilled in writing reports, specifications, work statements, and technical documents, with strong presentation and communication skills.

Must be a U.S. Citizen (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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