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Manufacturing Engineer

Palmdale, CA 93591

Posted: 04/16/2026 Industry: Defense, Engineering Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c-ysvvIQlRlf7gw0RjDmQXk= Pay Rate: 20.00-105.00 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 15666

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer 
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: Up to $105/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 (investigation close date within last 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)

  • 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. 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: 

  • Develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts

  • Support assemblies, fabrication, equipment installation, and material handling

  • Drive adoption of new technologies (automation, robotics, CAM software) to improve efficiency, cost, and quality

  • Create and analyze 3D model-based data to optimize manufacturing processes and digital work instructions

  • Define operational procedures and build sequences using knowledge of materials and automated processes

  • Evaluate equipment performance (including IoT-enabled tools) and implement corrective actions

  • Leverage factory data to develop statistical process control (SPC) methods and reporting solutions

  • Provide input to product design to ensure manufacturability and optimal use of equipment and processes

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with industrial engineering, quality, production, and planning teams

Requirements:

  • Active Secret Clearance required (within last 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment, including development and testing of new processes/procedures

  • Experience with measurement/calibrated equipment, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, ovens, autoclaves, and composite fabrication

  • Proficiency with CATIA V5

  • Experience with first-time build / product development environments

  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, QA, production, and planning teams

  • Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with manufacturing processes such as fabrication, assembly, machining, and specialty equipment (e.g., CNC mills, pumps, Gerber cutters, automation)

  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Experience with MRP systems, SAP, or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

For immediate consideration please send resumes to Gus.Sanchez@TheStructuresCompany.com

Meet Your Recruiter

Gus Sanchez

Gus Sanchez is a Staffing Program Director with over 15 years of progressive Aerospace & Defense industry experience. Serving as a liaison and strategic partner to our Aerospace Engineering client portfolio, he demonstrates a results-driven approach to leading and fulfilling complex staffing initiatives.

Gus is a recruiting strategist who is privy to new industry technology, technical roles, market value, trends, and industry demand. Gus has a proven track record of delivering engineering staffing solutions that improve our client’s efficiency and productivity.

Gus holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a United States Coast Guard veteran.

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