JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $50-95/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: Must have a full Secret Clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation. Program special access is required to start.

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:

Create and analyze 3D-based model data to optimize manufacturing processes and develop digital work instructions.

Leverage understanding of materials and automated processes to define operations procedures and build sequences for operational excellence.

Evaluate equipment and tool performance (including IoT devices) to ensure efficiency; initiate corrective actions as needed.

Use factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrate reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement.

Provide input to product design regarding concepts and specifications to maximize manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements:

Must have a full Secret Clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation. Program special access is required to start.

Minimum 4 years of Manufacturing Engineer experience (not an ME Planner role).

Experience working cross-functionally in manufacturing with industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, Quality Assurance, and/or production.

Experience with manufacturing processes such as fabrication, assembly, machining, and electrical work across multiple disciplines, including composites, metallics, bonded assemblies, and installations.

Previous experience with lean manufacturing and process improvements.

Experience with MRP systems, SAP, or other Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications.

Experience in first-time build product development.

CATIA V5

Structural Assembly

Design for Manufacturing

Composites and Materials (preferred)

Manufacturing Processes & Manufacturing Experience

Aviation experience preferred.

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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