JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer - Aircraft Systems
LOCATION: Marietta, GA
PAY RATE: $80/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)

Clearance: Ability to obtain secret clearance

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 subject matter expert across aerospace vehicle systems.

Collaborate with design, quality, supply chain, EH&S, and production operations.

Provide producibility inputs to optimize engineering requirements and reduce build complexity.

Develop 3D manufacturing simulations (clash detection, task sequencing, assembly efficiency).

Review designs for manufacturability and provide cost/performance improvement feedback.

Create Manufacturing Engineering Statement of Work requirements.

Full-time onsite role, with occasional travel, extended hours, or weekend support.

Requirements:

Ability to obtain secret clearance

8+ years supporting aerospace vehicle systems in production environments.

8+ years in production operations and/or engineering.

5+ years CAD experience (CATIA V4/5, 3DX preferred).

Experience in manufacturing engineering roles supporting program startups and production.

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

Desired Skills:

A&P Certificate.

Project management experience.

Confluence/JIRA familiarity.

Root Cause & Corrective Action, FMEA experience.

Proven ability to set up production work cells and facility layouts.

Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Ability to present technical info clearly to diverse audiences.

Active DoD Clearance (within last 5 years) and eligibility for special program access.

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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