JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $19.00-60.00/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 interim Security Clearance required to start

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.

Shift: 4/10-A

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:

Analyzes engineering drawings, models, specifications, processes, policies, and procedures to determine and plan manufacturing operations and sequences.

Creates comprehensive work instructions and supporting documentation for one or more plan groups including machine parts, composite details, composite assemblies, airframe structures, aircraft systems, aircraft check-outs, wiring and electrical systems, plumbing, aircraft maintenance, MRB, or coatings.

Applies knowledge of shop theory and practice, tooling and manufacturing methods, processes, and sequences for applicable plan groups.

Collaborates with designers and production engineers by interpreting and advising on engineering, tooling, and manufacturing requirements.

Performs liaison between Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops, and Production to ensure conformance between shop-fabrication sequences and planning instructions.

Reads and interprets engineering drawings, specifications, and other applicable references.

Uses computer applications including SAP, MS Office, CAPP or SFM, and model-based engineering systems including Solumina/iBASEt, Teamcenter, and 3DX.

Understands Engineering Bill Of Materials (EBOM), Manufacturing Bill Of Materials (MBOM), and Order Bill Of Materials (OBOM) structures.

Uses computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools including SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or CATIA.

Uses PLM software including Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or SAP PLM.

Requirements:

Active interim Security Clearance required to start.

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

Minimum of 5 years of planning manufacturing work instruction experience or equivalent experience in manufacturing or engineering documentation development.

Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive work instructions related to one or more groups including machine parts, composite details, composite assemblies, airframe structures, aircraft systems, aircraft check-outs, wiring and electrical systems, plumbing, aircraft maintenance, MRB, or coatings.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and other applicable references.

Instructional writing proficiency for work instructions.

Detailed knowledge of fabrication, tooling, manufacturing, and inspection methods or processes for aircraft parts, assemblies, systems, or vehicles.

Experience using computer applications including SAP, MS Office, CAPP or SFM, and model-based engineering systems including Solumina/iBASEt, Teamcenter, and 3DX.

Understanding of EBOM, MBOM, and OBOM structures.

Familiarity with CAD and CAE tools including SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or CATIA.

Familiarity with PLM software including Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or SAP PLM.

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. Person (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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