Manufacturing Engineer

JOB TITLE :  Manufacturing Engineer

LOCATION : Palmdale, CA

PAY RATE : $20-60 / 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)

Clearance : Active Secret preferred; ability to obtain required

Schedule : 4 / 10 Alternate (4 / 10-A)

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 :

Analyze engineering drawings, models, and specifications to develop manufacturing plans and work instructions

Plan operations and sequencing for machine parts, composites, assemblies, airframe structures, systems, and maintenance activities

Apply manufacturing theory, tooling methods, and fabrication processes to planning documentation

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure manufacturability and cost-effective processes

Serve as liaison between Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops, and Production

Investigate issues and implement corrective actions to maintain production conformance

Requirements :

Active Secret preferred; ability to obtain required

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

Minimum 5 years of planning experience or equivalent experience in manufacturing / engineering documentation

Bill of Materials (BOM) – 4–6 years

Manufacturing Process & Planning – 4–6 years

Manufacturing Experience – 4–6 years

Experience creating work instructions for aircraft parts, assemblies, systems, or maintenance

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

Strong technical writing skills

Knowledge of fabrication, tooling, manufacturing, and inspection methods

Experience using tools such as SAP, MS Office, CAPP / SFM, Solumina / iBASEt, Teamcenter, or 3DX

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

Preferred Qualifications :

Active Secret clearance (investigation within last 5 years or CE enrollment)

Knowledge of EBOM, MBOM, and OBOM structures

Experience resolving BOM-related cross-functional issues

Familiarity with CAD / CAE tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor)

Familiarity with PLM tools (Teamcenter, Windchill, SAP PLM)

Engineering or manufacturing degree (or equivalent industry experience)

Experience with PLM, ERP, and product data management systems

Strong communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams

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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