JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer - DEFENSE
LOCATION:Marietta, GA
PAY RATE: $50-80/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 and maintain DoD clearance (active clearance preferred

Onsite: Full-time onsite; may require occasional travel, extended hours, or weekend support.

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 (fuel, hydraulic, electrical, ECS, etc.)

Collaborate with design, quality, supply chain, EHS, and production teams

Provide producibility input to optimize design for manufacturability and cost efficiency

Develop 3D manufacturing simulations, perform clash detection, and sequence assembly tasks

Review and validate 3D engineering models for manufacturability and supplier performance

Create Manufacturing Engineering Statements of Work (SOW) and documentation

Support program startups, production processes, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance (active clearance preferred)

8+ years supporting aerospace vehicle systems (fuel, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, engines, testing)

8+ years in production operations and/or manufacturing engineering

8+ years providing design producibility input and shaping build strategy

5+ years CAD experience (CATIA V4/V5, 3DX preferred)

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

Experience with Atlassian Confluence, JIRA, Root Cause Analysis, and FMEA

Strong technical, problem-solving, and project management skills

Proven ability to plan and coordinate production work cells and facility layouts

Skilled in interpreting blueprints, process specifications, and developing work instructions

Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to convey technical data clearly

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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