Manufacturing Engineer - Propulsion

Mojave, CA 93519

Posted: 05/24/2024 Industry: Airline - Aviation Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3cxRE8pzCHExiSKSwOpqvZvE= Pay Rate: 60.00-80.00 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 10331

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer - Propulsion

LOCATION: Mojave, CA

PAY RATE: Up to $80.00 per hour 

***MUST BE US PERSONS***

*** MUST HAVE AEROSPACE EXPERIENCE ***

 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 US 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: Ongoing 

  • Location: Mojave, CA (90 minutes from Los Angeles, CA) 

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna 

  • Potential for bonuses 

  • As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

  • 1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary: 

How would you like to work for one of the premier Space Aerospace companies in the United States? This is an extraordinary opportunity to work on amazing spacecrafts.

We at The Structures Company have an opportunity for you as a Manufacturing Engineer - Propulsion Hybrid out of Mojave, CA!

Responsibilities:

  • You will be contributing to and supporting a team of Engineers and Technicians building rocket motor components and assemblies with cutting-edge tooling. 

  • Your goal is to assist in establishing a lean production environment that will be used to catapult Rocket Motor Production to support future Spaceship flight cadence. 

Required Skills:

  • Aerospace Propulsion experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with over 2 years’ experience  

  • Experience on the shop floor with technicians/operators in a hands-on environment. 

  • Experience to process improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation 

  • Computer-Aided Design experience (Solid Works 2+ years) 

  • Ability to read, interpret and create engineering drawings 

  • Familiarity with the use and implementation of design for manufacturing/assembly, design to cost, effective product lifecycle management, and product configuration management and control 

Desired Skills:

  • Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing philosophies and tools 

  • Experience with shop floor layout planning and improvement 

  • Experience with deployment of manufacturing execution systems “MES” 

  • Experience with composite fabrication and assembly processes  

 

*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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