JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: Up to $105/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 (within last 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)

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:

Develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts

Support assemblies, fabrication, equipment installation, and material handling

Drive adoption of new technologies (automation, robotics, CAM software) to improve efficiency, cost, and quality

Create and analyze 3D model-based data to optimize manufacturing processes and digital work instructions

Define operational procedures and build sequences using knowledge of materials and automated processes

Evaluate equipment performance (including IoT-enabled tools) and implement corrective actions

Leverage factory data to develop statistical process control (SPC) methods and reporting solutions

Provide input to product design to ensure manufacturability and optimal use of equipment and processes

Collaborate cross-functionally with industrial engineering, quality, production, and planning teams

Requirements:

Active Secret Clearance required (within last 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)

Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related field preferred

Experience in a manufacturing environment, including development and testing of new processes/procedures

Experience with measurement/calibrated equipment, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, ovens, autoclaves, and composite fabrication

Proficiency with CATIA V5

Experience with first-time build / product development environments

Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, QA, production, and planning teams

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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