JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer Level I or Level II
LOCATION: Rancho Dominguez, CA
PAY RATE: $25-50/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 Friday, 6:00 AM 2:30 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:

Provide daily manufacturing engineering support for composite layup, curing, trimming, and assembly operations.

Support production teams by answering technical questions, clarifying work instructions, and resolving real-time manufacturing challenges.

Investigate and resolve manufacturing nonconformances, process deviations, and producibility concerns.

Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, inspection plans, Bills of Materials, work instructions, and visual work aids.

Define tooling requirements to support production and engineering needs.

Coordinate thermal profiles for composite curing processes including data collection and documentation.

Support First Part Qualification and First Article Inspection activities.

Provide technical input regarding cure cycles, material utilization, and manufacturing methodologies.

Review supplier and material requirements to ensure compliance with engineering and manufacturing specifications.

Partner with Production, Planning, Quality, and Engineering teams to drive on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

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

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.

Experience with ERP systems including BOMs, routings, and work orders.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, or production planning.

1+ year of hands-on experience in a composites manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI), process qualification, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Strong attention to detail and configuration control.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Technical training, certifications, or coursework in Manufacturing, Engineering, Composites, or a related field preferred.

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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