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JOB TITLE: Project Engineer
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
PAY RATE: $65/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:

• Track and manage team progress to ensure projects remain on schedule

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement

• Utilize Smartsheet and related tools to monitor, analyze, and report project status

• Provide regular status updates and performance reports to management and stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program or project engineering support

• Strong background in project scheduling, coordination, and cross-functional team support

• Proficiency with Smartsheet or similar project management tools

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aircraft manufacturing

• Exposure to new product development, particularly in aerospace composites or thermoplastics

• Familiarity with government contract 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 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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