Manufacturing Engineer

Description:

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $20-60/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 preferred; ability to obtain required

    Schedule: 4/10 Alternate (4/10-A)

    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:

    Analyze engineering drawings, models, and specifications to develop manufacturing plans and work instructions

    Plan operations and sequencing for machine parts, composites, assemblies, airframe structures, systems, and maintenance activities

    Apply manufacturing theory, tooling methods, and fabrication processes to planning documentation

    Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-effective processes

    Serve as liaison between Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops, and Production

    Investigate issues and implement corrective actions to maintain production conformance

Requirements:

    Active Secret preferred; ability to obtain required

    Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field

    Minimum 5 years of planning experience or equivalent experience in manufacturing/engineering documentation

    Bill of Materials (BOM) 4 6 years

    Manufacturing Process & Planning 4 6 years

    Manufacturing Experience 4 6 years

    Experience creating work instructions for aircraft parts, assemblies, systems, or maintenance

    Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

    Strong technical writing skills

    Knowledge of fabrication, tooling, manufacturing, and inspection methods

    Experience using tools such as SAP, MS Office, CAPP/SFM, Solumina/iBASEt, Teamcenter, or 3DX

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

Preferred Qualifications:

    Active Secret clearance (investigation within last 5 years or CE enrollment)

    Knowledge of EBOM, MBOM, and OBOM structures

    Experience resolving BOM-related cross-functional issues

    Familiarity with CAD/CAE tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor)

    Familiarity with PLM tools (Teamcenter, Windchill, SAP PLM)

    Engineering or manufacturing degree (or equivalent industry experience)

    Experience with PLM, ERP, and product data management systems

    Strong communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams

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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Job Number: JPC - 14534-14541-11534
Job Location: Palmdale CA
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Start Date: 2026-02-03
Input Date: 01/30/2026
Last Updated: 02/20/2026
Firm Name: STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
Attention: Ariyana OBryan
Address: P O BOX 2278
City, State: SEAL BEACH, CA 90740
Phone: 714/823-3000
Email: 11534_submissions@ceipalsubsrouting.com
Website: www.thestructurescompany.com
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