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JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $22-120/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 clearance required (ability to obtain SAP within 6 weeks of submission)

• 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: 

• Works in a collaborative Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to develop and author manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, fabrication, material handling, and production operations

• Leverages deep knowledge of materials, structures, and manufacturing processes to define operation sequences, drive operational excellence, and improve efficiency

• Evaluates equipment and tooling performance, identifies inefficiencies, and implements corrective actions to ensure optimal production performance

• Provides input to product design and engineering teams to improve manufacturability, tooling usage, and production methods

• Works within a model-based engineering environment (3DX) and supports periodic travel requirements

Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance required (ability to obtain SAP within 6 weeks of submission)

• 10+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience, including structural assembly and fabrication tools

• 3+ years of experience using 3DX (CATIA V5 acceptable, recent within last 5 years)

• Highly proficient in GD&T and blueprint reading

• Experience in new product introduction (NPI), prototype, or first article programs

• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin processes and procedures

• Working knowledge of metallic part machining

• Experience in aerospace structural assembly or equivalent environments

• Ability to work independently and within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment

• Strong technical background with ability to make critical program decisions

• Strong experience in aerospace manufacturing operations

• Comfortable working in collaborative IPT environments

• Ability to support periodic travel requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (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 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. 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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