Palmdale, CA 93591 United States
JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $20-60/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)
Clearance: Active Secret preferred; ability to obtain required
Schedule: 4/10 Alternate (4/10-A)
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:
Analyze engineering drawings, models, and specifications to develop manufacturing plans and work instructions
Plan operations and sequencing for machine parts, composites, assemblies, airframe structures, systems, and maintenance activities
Apply manufacturing theory, tooling methods, and fabrication processes to planning documentation
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-effective processes
Serve as liaison between Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops, and Production
Investigate issues and implement corrective actions to maintain production conformance
Requirements:
Active Secret preferred; ability to obtain required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of planning experience or equivalent experience in manufacturing/engineering documentation
Bill of Materials (BOM) – 4–6 years
Manufacturing Process & Planning – 4–6 years
Manufacturing Experience – 4–6 years
Experience creating work instructions for aircraft parts, assemblies, systems, or maintenance
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Strong technical writing skills
Knowledge of fabrication, tooling, manufacturing, and inspection methods
Experience using tools such as SAP, MS Office, CAPP/SFM, Solumina/iBASEt, Teamcenter, or 3DX
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Secret clearance (investigation within last 5 years or CE enrollment)
Knowledge of EBOM, MBOM, and OBOM structures
Experience resolving BOM-related cross-functional issues
Familiarity with CAD/CAE tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor)
Familiarity with PLM tools (Teamcenter, Windchill, SAP PLM)
Engineering or manufacturing degree (or equivalent industry experience)
Experience with PLM, ERP, and product data management systems
Strong communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams
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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