JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $80-110/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: Active Secret Clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years or Continuous Evaluation (CE) Enrollment

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:

Work collaboratively to develop and author manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, fabrication, and material handling.

Apply a strong understanding of materials and processes to define operational procedures and build sequences that promote operational excellence.

Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to maintain production quality.

Provide input to product design to optimize manufacturing techniques, equipment utilization, and design concepts.

Operate within a model-based engineering environment (3DX) to support process development and system integration.

Participate in periodic travel as required to support program needs.

Leverage extensive aerospace manufacturing experience to contribute to project success and continuous improvement.

Collaborate effectively within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to achieve production and design objectives.

Demonstrate the technical expertise and confidence to work independently and make critical program decisions.

Requirements:

Active Secret Clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years or Continuous Evaluation (CE) Enrollment

STEM degree (or equivalent technical education)

Authoring manufacturing assembly work instructions

Aircraft subsystems assembly and integration

Aircraft structures assembly

Hands-on production/shop floor support, including direct ownership of operations and interface with touch-labor employees

Reviewing engineering drawings and 3D models

Proficiency with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems

On-vehicle testing and troubleshooting of aircraft subsystems

Familiarity with jet engine integration, service, and maintenance

Wire harness and interconnect installation/integration

Knowledge of aircraft fuel systems

Experience supporting development, prototype, and first article builds (new product introduction)

Working knowledge of metallic part machining

Proficiency in 3DX, CATIA V5, and DELMIA software

Evaluating designs for Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) considerations

Manufacturing assembly planning experience

Aviation maintenance experience, A&P license, or equivalent background

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

Preferred: Experience with complete integrated air vehicle designs.

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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