JOB TITLE: Sr. Manufacturing & Quality Engineer
LOCATION: Mesa, AZ
PAY RATE: $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)

• 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: 

• Balanced shop floor and desk presence

• Composite and metallic manufacturing process expertise

• Root cause analysis and corrective action leadership

• FAI, MWI, and drawing review proficiency

• GD&T and dimensional control mastery

• Cross-functional collaboration and communication

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

• 10+ years of manufacturing quality engineering experience in the aerospace industry, including significant assembly experience on spacecraft and/or aircraft

• Subject Matter Expert (SME)–level expertise in composite fabrication and metallic manufacturing processes

• Proven experience with First Article Inspections (AS9102), drawing reviews, and Manufacturing Work Instruction (MWI) development and approval

• Strong working knowledge and practical application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

• Extensive experience in Non-Conformance Report (NCR) dispositioning and Material Review Board (MRB) decision-making

• Demonstrated leadership in Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), and Corrective Action Board (CAB) processes

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to balance hands-on shop floor engagement and detailed engineering analysis

• 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 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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