JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer III
LOCATION: Savannah, GA
PAY RATE: $62/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 (Long Term)

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: 1st & Weekend Days shift

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:

Performs technical studies and analysis of existing or proposed operations to determine equipment needs and correct manufacturing methods.

Authors detailed work instructions to optimize manufacturing process efficiency and zero-defect opportunities.

Authors DRDI or DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.

Authors MBOM in SAP, Solumina, or Corridor to ensure all Engineering-defined parts are installed during assembly or installation.

Generates make-or-buy proposals, evaluates vendors, and recommends corrective actions for assigned areas.

Conducts producibility studies from engineering drawings and applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.

Incorporates Lean Manufacturing Methodology and Lean/Six Sigma principles into existing and future processes.

Leads or coordinates implementation of projects between multiple organizations.

Investigates and prepares justification for equipment and facility requests.

Assigns and reviews work of subordinate personnel and trains them in work methods and procedures.

Requirements:

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

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related curriculum, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

4 years of manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience.

Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes.

Knowledge of Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.

Ability to operate computerized equipment such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, and Corridor.

Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing Concepts including 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, and One Piece Flow.

Working knowledge of Six-Sigma or data-driven decision making.

Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience in a Lean Six-Sigma environment.

Experience authoring MBOM in SAP, Solumina, or Corridor and DRDI or DMT rework instructions.

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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