JOB TITLE: Equipment & Tool Engineer 3
LOCATION: Everett, WA
PAY RATE: $64/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)

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:

Perform structural analyses for assigned tooling and production equipment, including static, fatigue, vibration, dynamic, and thermal evaluations per SOW deliverables

Build, validate, and deliver FEA models and hand calculation backups to demonstrate structural integrity and support design decisions

Produce formal stress analysis packages and reports documenting assumptions, loads, boundary conditions, material data, margins, and acceptance criteria

Create and maintain versioned deliverables: model files, input decks, mesh controls, post-processing outputs, and annotated CAD interfaces

Participate in design reviews, milestone reviews, and production readiness reviews; present analysis results and address review comments within agreed timelines

Investigate tooling discrepancies, failures, or unexpected behavior; perform root cause analysis and provide documented corrective actions and dispositions

Develop and maintain reusable stress templates, calculation guides, checklists, and procedures to standardize tooling analysis practices

Coordinate with cross-functional teams (tooling designers, welding, composites, mechanical, lifting/design for safety, controls) to ensure analysis supports integrated tooling solutions

Ensure deliverables meet contractual acceptance criteria and hand off editable models/reports per configuration and repository requirements

Perform knowledge transfer activities at defined milestones and contract closeout: walkthroughs of models, assumptions, procedures, and transfer of editable files and verification artifacts

Follow contractor onboarding, site safety, export control, and data handling procedures; complete any required training prior to work on site or systems

Requirements:

Bachelor s, Master s, or Doctorate in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline from an accredited program

Minimum 2 years experience performing structural analysis (static or fatigue) on tooling, fixtures, equipment, or structural members

Experience building or reviewing 3D CAD models (e.g., CATIA, Creo/ProE, AutoCAD) to derive geometry and interfaces for analysis

Experience producing clear technical reports documenting assumptions, boundary conditions, loads, material properties, and acceptance criteria

Proficiency with standard office tools (Microsoft Office or equivalent) and basic configuration/version control practices

Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to present technical results to engineering and production audiences

Eligible to work as a contractor under the SOW and perform on-site as required

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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