JOB TITLE: Designer III
LOCATION: Gainesville, TX
PAY RATE: $45.00-49.00/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 (6 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.

Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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:

Coordinates design of seats and seat components between customers and vendors.

Reviews customer requirements and specifications and incorporates them into product design.

Prepares layouts of overall design tasks including structural and articulation systems.

Defines design standards to maintain commonality with existing product line.

Prepares advanced bill of materials and long-lead item lists for seat programs.

Reviews design packages to assure conformance to latest specifications and regulations.

Prepares drawings for release using CATIA V5 or Pro/Engineer.

Applies knowledge of materials, production processes, and mechanical knowledge of parts and stress conditions.

Assumes liaison duties when product reaches manufacturing stages.

Functions as part of a design team and provides mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Requirements:

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

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Energy Engineering, or a related engineering degree (minimum 12 years equivalent related engineering experience considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree).

Master's degree in related engineering field also acceptable.

5 years of related design experience with Bachelor's degree.

4 years of related design experience with Master's degree.

Excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and/or Pro/Engineer.

Advanced knowledge of aircraft seat products.

Good knowledge of materials, production processes, and mechanical knowledge of parts and stress conditions.

Ability to function as part of a design team and work independently with little supervision.

Preferred: APQP, D&PFMEA, Control Plan experience.

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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