JOB TITLE: Engineer - Reliability, Maintainability & Serviceability (RM&S)

LOCATION: Tustin, CA (Hybrid)

PAY RATE: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour. Contract to Direct Hire Opportunity.

***MUST BE US PERSONS***

 Join us for an exciting opportunity to create history! 

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world. The contracts are regularly extended, and direct opportunities are often available. 

Qualifying Questions: 

• Are you a U.S. person, as noted in the Job description? 

• Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?

• Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details: 

• Contract-to-hire

• Hybrid role 

• 1st Shift

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna 

• Robust 401K plan

• Potential for bonuses 

• Sick pay and holiday pay for qualified individuals  

Summary: 

How would you like to work for one of the premier aerospace SPACE companies in the industry? We at The Structures Company have an opportunity for you as a RM&S Engineer!

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Manager, lead the team with limited supervision.

• Lead teamwork packages assignments per the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and the team schedules and report progress with the vehicle programs.

• Track schedule progress and implement risk and mitigation plans using team resources.

• Coordinate with the team members to develop and maintain the technical standards and processes to facilitate the execution of team responsibilities.

• Assist the Manager to develop and manage team budget and staffing needs.

• Lead and guide the team with expertise in each of the RM&S disciplines to help team members with their work products.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and career management of the team and onboard/train new team members.

• Monitor each program's performance/needs and ensure alignment with RM&S product deliveries. Work with the programs to solve problems and ensure the efficiency of operations.

• Manage the Tools the team uses and ensure members' accessibility and usage per the processes.

• Investigate, propose, and solve complex problems; contribute to and guide team architectural decisions and best practices.

• Support the Manager in developing the RM&S strategic planning, Lead the strategic planning for their team per the Manager's vision, and develop implementation plans.

• May have responsibility for tasking, mentoring, and leading small teams of engineers through projects/assignments 

Required Skills:

• 8+ years of experience specific to the field of Reliability, Maintainability, and serviceability Engineering of aircraft or spacecraft development programs.

• Ability to lead a team.

• Grow in the RM&S function.

• Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)

• Must have a B.S. or M.S. in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline from an accredited university.

• Prior leadership in guiding engineering teams.

• A profound comprehension of contemporary aerospace system structure and operations.

• Extensive expertise in crafting technical RM&S documentation.

• A wealth of experience in devising schedules for executing RM&S tasks across multiple programs.

• In-depth familiarity with the inputs and outcomes associated with various RM&S analysis techniques.

• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision to manage a functional team, adaptable to changing environments, and able to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.

• Must be able to own a project independently; influence and negotiate with teammates.

• Experience working with suppliers and providing specifications for custom aerospace components and system development.

• Understand industry standards and best practices in Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety (RM&S) about complex systems within an operational setting. This knowledge improves predictive and preventive maintenance, enhances vehicle availability, and ensures reliability and safety.

• Must be able to justify decisions with available information and achieve peer buy-in.

• Helps others be successful in daily work. Proactively communicate with others and have good presentation skills.

• Organize and plan own work and that of other team members.

• Can be counted on to meet commitments and execute work per schedule.

• Knowledge or willingness to learn the failure/root cause/resolution processes is a plus.

• Knowledge of Product Safety standards ARP4761 or Mil-Std-882 is a plus.

• Knowledge / Experience with Design for Maintainability / Reliability / Testability / Serviceability is a plus.

• Knowledge of engineering Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is a plus.

• Prior experience in aviation, space, and complex flight systems is a plus.

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) or equivalent is a plus.

• Experience developing and conducting maintainability/reliability Testing is a plus.

• Experience with HBM Reliasoft, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, SQL Server, MS Access, and databases is a plus.

*ITAR Definition

Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 

The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. 

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. 

We have a national medical, dental, and vision plan with United Healthcare, and we also have a robust 401K offering. In addition, there is potential for bonuses, sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify. 

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE) 

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft

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