JOB TITLE: Packaging Engineer - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Dallas, TX
PAY RATE: $53.37/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)

• 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.

• Shift: 1st

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: 

• Collaborate with Program IPTs, suppliers, and shipping to coordinate packaging and shipping needs.

• Identify and develop packaging and transportation requirements for systems, subsystems, and components.

• Develop Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) as required.

• Ensure compliance with contractual packaging and DOT CFR 49 POP regulations.

• Handle shipments that may include hazardous materials, classified, or unclassified items.

• Support day-to-day shipping operations.

• Evaluate and implement new packaging techniques to improve shipping efficiency.

• Work with vendors, IPTs, and customers to improve packaging designs.

• Perform root cause analysis on damaged shipments.

• Act as primary program point of contact (POC) for truck requests across all MFC sites.

• Provide truck contact info and ensure crates/packaging are available for hardware packaging on site.

• Track condition of reusable shipping crates; initiate repairs or replacements as needed.

• Maintain contact lists for sites and document unique shipping requirements.

• Prepare parts, assemblies, and materials for shipment according to vendor, customer, and company specs and standards.

• Prepare shipping documents, address labels, and container identifications in compliance with regulations.

• Load, block, and secure materials on transport vehicles.

• Arrange required inspections and manage shipping documentation.

• Order shipping containers and packaging supplies via purchase requests and applicable systems.

Requirements:

• 2–4 years shipping/packaging experience.

• Active Secret Clearance preferred; ability to obtain required (not mandatory to start).

• Packaging Engineering degree preferred.

• Strong technical background with MCAD skills (CREO and PTC Pro/E preferred).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.

• Flexible, strong work ethic; able to work onsite, overtime, and travel internationally as needed.

• Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping regulations, military specs, RFID technology, and CFR Title 49 (Parts 171-180).

• Familiarity with ICAO and IMO IMDG codes for dangerous goods transport.

• Experience with ASTM D 3951 commercial packaging standards.

• Skilled with Product Data Management (PDM) software and workflow processes.

• Solid understanding of shipping practices, documentation, inspection, and purchase request systems.

• Ability to handle hazardous materials using MSDS knowledge and DOT regulations.

• Experienced in operating transportation equipment, shipping meters, label makers, and pricing devices.

• Able to read blueprints and skilled with strapping, cutting, carton-making machines, power tools, and material handling equipment.

• Must be a U.S. Person 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 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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