JOB TITLE: Sr. Manufacturing & Quality Engineer
LOCATION: Mesa, AZ
PAY RATE: $60-62/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:

Act as the quality SME for composite and metallic fabrication, assembly, and integration.

Support shop floor teams daily, resolving quality issues and driving real-time solutions.

Lead NCR dispositioning, RCCA investigations, and CAPA/CAB initiatives.

Conduct FAIs (AS9102) and verify compliance with requirements.

Review and approve MWIs, inspection plans, tooling documentation, and drawings.

Apply expert-level GD&T for manufacturability, tolerance analysis, and design validation.

Collaborate with engineering to ensure production readiness and manufacturability.

Foster a proactive, prevention-focused quality culture.

Requirements:

Bachelor s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

10+ years aerospace quality engineering experience, including spacecraft or aircraft assembly.

SME in composites and metallic manufacturing.

Proven expertise in FAIs, MWIs, drawing reviews, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and NCR/MRB.

Strong leadership in RCCA, CAPA, and quality improvement initiatives.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

Spacecraft or launch vehicle integration experience.

Lean Six Sigma certification.

Experience with CMMs and metrology systems.

Active or recent security clearance.

Key Competencies:

Balanced shop floor and engineering presence

Composite & metallic process expertise

Root cause & corrective action leadership

GD&T and dimensional control mastery

Cross-functional collaboration

High attention to quality standards

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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