JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $22-120/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 clearance required (ability to obtain SAP within 6 weeks of submission)

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:

Works in a collaborative Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to develop and author manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, fabrication, material handling, and production operations

Leverages deep knowledge of materials, structures, and manufacturing processes to define operation sequences, drive operational excellence, and improve efficiency

Evaluates equipment and tooling performance, identifies inefficiencies, and implements corrective actions to ensure optimal production performance

Provides input to product design and engineering teams to improve manufacturability, tooling usage, and production methods

Works within a model-based engineering environment (3DX) and supports periodic travel requirements

Requirements:

Active Secret clearance required (ability to obtain SAP within 6 weeks of submission)

10+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience, including structural assembly and fabrication tools

3+ years of experience using 3DX (CATIA V5 acceptable, recent within last 5 years)

Highly proficient in GD&T and blueprint reading

Experience in new product introduction (NPI), prototype, or first article programs

Familiarity with Lockheed Martin processes and procedures

Working knowledge of metallic part machining

Experience in aerospace structural assembly or equivalent environments

Ability to work independently and within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment

Strong technical background with ability to make critical program decisions

Strong experience in aerospace manufacturing operations

Comfortable working in collaborative IPT environments

Ability to support periodic travel requirements

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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

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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