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JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale. CA
PAY RATE: $19-60/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)

• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a required clearance. A current clearance is not required to start.

• 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: 

• Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, models, and manufacturing documentation to develop detailed work instructions

• Plan and sequence manufacturing operations for one or more planning groups, including:

  • Machine parts

  • Composite details and assemblies

  • Airframe structures

  • Aircraft systems and checkouts

  • Wiring and electrical systems

  • Plumbing

  • Aircraft maintenance

  • MRB and coatings

• Apply knowledge of shop theory, tooling, manufacturing methods, and production processes to create accurate and efficient work instructions

• Collaborate with designers and production engineers to interpret engineering, tooling, and manufacturing requirements

• Serve as a liaison between Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops, and Production to ensure manufacturing conformance

• Investigate manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions as needed

Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a required clearance. A current clearance is not required to start.

• 5+ years of manufacturing planning or work instruction experience, or equivalent experience in manufacturing/engineering documentation development

• Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive manufacturing work instructions related to one or more of the following:

  • Machine parts

  • Composite details/assemblies

  • Airframe structures

  • Aircraft systems and checkouts

  • Wiring and electrical systems

  • Plumbing

  • Aircraft maintenance

  • MRB or coatings

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical references

• Strong instructional writing proficiency

• Detailed knowledge of fabrication, tooling, manufacturing, and inspection methods related to aircraft parts, assemblies, systems, or vehicles

• Experience using systems such as:

  • SAP

  • MS Office

  • CAPP/SFM

  • Solumina/iBASEt

  • Teamcenter

  • 3DX

  • Or similar manufacturing/planning software

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

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.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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