JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer 5
LOCATION: Berkeley, MO
PAY RATE: $95.25/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. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Lead manufacturing process development, qualification, and sustainment efforts

Define and implement manufacturing strategies (automation, lean, DFMA, digital thread) to improve throughput, cost, and quality

Drive production readiness planning, risk mitigation, and readiness metrics for program execution

Lead investment planning for tooling, automation, and capital equipment; develop business cases

Establish standardized processes, best practices, and scalable production solutions

Lead complex problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives (root cause analysis, Six Sigma)

Integrate manufacturing considerations into product design and program reviews

Mentor and provide technical oversight to engineering teams; review and approve deliverables

Utilize data analytics, simulation, and model-based tools for process validation and capacity planning

Coordinate cross-functional teams (design, quality, supply chain, production, industrial engineering) and external partners

Requirements:

Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field

12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

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.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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