JOB TITLE: Applications Engineer
LOCATION: Greenville, SC
PAY RATE: $45-50/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Open to Contract-to-Hire (C2H), but client prefers candidates seeking a stable Direct Hire position.

Local South Carolina candidates preferred; relocation considered for the right candidate ($2,500 reimbursed after 90 days with receipts).

Hourly pay $45 50/hr (depending on experience); transitions to full-time Direct Hire.

Robust benefits package:

100% company-paid medical (valued at ~$30K)

8.6% automatic 401K contribution (no employee contribution required)

Shift: Mon Fri, 8am 5pm; every other Friday off

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:

Develop, optimize, and maintain 5-axis CNC programs for complex aerospace and defense components.

Select machining strategies, tooling, fixturing, and cutting parameters to maximize efficiency, quality, and repeatability.

Support New Part Introduction (NPI) by validating manufacturability and reducing production risk.

Troubleshoot machining issues, including tool paths, workholding, surface finish, tolerances, and cycle time.

Provide shop floor support during first article, prove-outs, and production ramp-up.

Serve as a technical liaison between Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Customers.

Review customer drawings, models, and specifications to determine optimal manufacturing approaches.

Develop and maintain standardized machining processes and best practices.

Support cost estimating and quoting with cycle time and process input.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and improve throughput and OEE.

Ensure processes comply with AS9100, customer specifications, and internal quality systems.

Support First Article Inspections (FAI) and root cause analysis for nonconformances.

Collaborate with Quality Engineering on process controls and documentation.

Maintain accurate setup sheets, work instructions, and control plans.

Support customer technical reviews, audits, and program launches.

Provide technical input during design-for-manufacturability (DFM) discussions.

Assist Sales, Program Management, and Engineering with technical presentations and capability demonstrations.

Requirements:

Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field) or equivalent experience.

5+ years of CNC machining experience in aerospace and/or defense manufacturing.

Expertise in 5-axis CNC programming and advanced machining strategies.

Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.

Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (AS9100, ISO, customer flow-downs).

Proven ability to troubleshoot machining and process issues independently.

Proficiency with CAM software such as NX, Mastercam, CATIA, or equivalent.

5-axis simultaneous machining

Tooling and fixturing design

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machining equipment.

Ability to spend time on the shop floor supporting production as needed.

Occasional travel to customer sites or other MSC locations may be required.

Machining strategy development

CAM programming and post-processing

Root cause analysis and problem solving

Process documentation and standardization

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing technical communication

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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