(P) Manufacturing Engineer

JOB TITLE: (P) Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Columbia, MO
PAY RATE: $40.00-55.00/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 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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:

• Designs, develops, and implements efficient manufacturing processes for new and existing products.

• Collaborates with manufacturing engineers to integrate new machinery and technologies into production lines.

• Implements level loading strategies to balance workloads and maximize throughput.

• Conducts time studies and workflow analyses to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

• Leads initiatives to scale production volumes rapidly while maintaining quality and efficiency.

• Utilizes lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance processes.

• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and implements corrective actions as needed.

• Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Creates visual work instructions for Production, Braze, CNC, and potentially Supply Chain and Quality Assurance areas.

• Develops and optimizes manufacturing processes and workflows for production environments.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial engineering role within a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and workflows.

• Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and level loading techniques.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Preferred: Experience with integrating new machinery and technologies into manufacturing processes.

• Preferred: Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies, such as automation and additive manufacturing.

• Preferred: Proficiency in using manufacturing software tools for scheduling and process optimization.

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. Person (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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