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JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer 3
LOCATION: Berkeley, MO
PAY RATE: $72.50/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)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• 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: First Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Synthesizes test hardware and instrumentation requirements to support machine shop fabrication, laboratory, and flight test.

• Reviews design models and drawings, creates or reviews redlines, and coordinates with design teams to incorporate updates.

• Authors manufacturing plans to facilitate build for test hardware and installations.

• Sources fabrication and assembly including creation of work statements as needed.

• Coordinates fabrication, part sourcing from production, and procurement of parts or material to support testing.

• Provides shipside support at the aircraft for test hardware and instrumentation installation.

• Performs Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) analysis and develops integrated build plans including work instructions, kitting, tooling, and inspection requirements.

• Uses CAD packages including CATIA, Siemens NX, or equivalent for design and planning.

• Coordinates with test engineers, instrumentation engineers, designers, fabrication technicians, and material management personnel.

• Supports product testing in flight or lab test environments with knowledge of electrical and mechanical fabrication capabilities.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

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

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.2+ years of experience in engineering design or manufacturing engineering.

• 2+ years of experience working with manufacturing planning tools.

• 2+ years of experience with a design tool (CAD package) like CATIA, Siemens NX, etc.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

• Preferred: Experience working with MESci.

• Preferred: Experience with Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Flight Configuration Changes (FC), or equivalent engineering request for change.

• Preferred: Experience supporting product testing in flight or lab test environment.

• Preferred: Knowledge of machine shop fabrication capabilities including conventional and CNC machining, EDM, fit and finish tools and processes, and QA inspection.

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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