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Manufacturing Engineer

Decatur, AL 35601

Posted: 06/18/2026 Industry: Aerospace, Defense, Engineering Job Number: bXJlaG4zZ281WTE4WFFRNnNFZ1RqZz09 Pay Rate: 100000-130000 USD Job Code: JPC - 16470

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Decatur, AL
SALARY: $100K – 130K/year

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: Direct Hire

  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

  • Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

  • Shift: Friday-Saturday-Sunday 5am - 6:30 pm shift on there with the 20 % shift differential.

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: 

  • Leads Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) aspects of product design as integral part of product design team.

  • Applies broad knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices including statistical process controls for monitoring process robustness.

  • Oversees process qualification along with product qualification to ensure intrinsic quality is built into the product.

  • Performs material and resource planning and coordination to ensure production schedules are maintained.

  • Responsible for manufacturing workflow planning, resource planning, and production line capacity in conjunction with planned forecasts.

  • Responsible for solving complex technical problems in a timely fashion utilizing necessary resources.

  • Establishes how internal processes are developed and validated including ERP (Epicor) implementation.

  • Ensures producibility of products and robustness of processes throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Reads and generates blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.

  • Applies proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Requirements:

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

  • Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree.

  • Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience.

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environment.

  • Ability to read and generate blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.

  • Familiarity with basic material properties and in-process verification and validation.

  • Must be proficient in GD&T.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

  • Experience with ERP systems (Epicor implementation preferred).

  • Experience with DFMA methodologies and statistical process controls.

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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Meet Your Recruiter

Shannon Cosgray

Shannon Cosgray is a Technical Recruiter with more than six years of staffing experience, including a strong focus on aerospace recruiting. She specializes in Embedded Software & Systems and is skilled at identifying and connecting top engineering talent with opportunities that are both technically and culturally aligned.
 
She is known for building trust through transparency and developing strong candidate relationships that lead to successful placements and positive candidate experiences. Her experience includes recruiting for embedded software engineers, systems engineers, and other highly specialized technical roles across the aerospace and defense industries.
 
A graduate of Purdue University, Shannon brings a results-driven, relationship-focused approach to recruiting, helping ensure both client success and candidate satisfaction.
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