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JOB TITLE: Electrical Manufacturing Engineer 3 
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
PAY RATE: $68.50/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 (12 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.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person 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: 

• Own and manage the build plan, ensuring alignment with design configurations and process requirements.

• Drive design-for-manufacturing efforts and develop comprehensive build plans, including work instructions, tooling, inspection criteria, and more to ensure the end product meets design, testing, and program goals.

• Develop and implement production and tooling methodologies

• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to drive cross-functional solutions

• Create and maintain build architecture and conceptual designs

• Lead the development and execution of manufacturing plans

• Conduct producibility and variation analyses

• Provide producibility input for project planning and documentation

• Evaluate and improve design/build concepts for manufacturability

• Solve complex technical problems impacting performance, cost, or schedule

• Implement new engineering principles, technologies, and concepts

• Ensure production readiness and apply lean principles to improve efficiency

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry from an accredited institution

• 3+ years in a production or manufacturing environment

• 3+ years in a Manufacturing Engineering role

• 3+ years leading/managing projects or teams

• Experience with space or military electronics

• Project management experience

• Experience with work package estimating

• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical manufacturing processes and assembly sequencing

• Prior experience with Manufacturing Systems

• Proficiency with manufacturing tools such as PDM, CAPP, CMES, MESci, EPARTs, GOLDesp

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

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a 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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