Manufacturing Engineer

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $19.00-60.00/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)

• Clearance: Active interim Security Clearance required to start

• 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: 4/10-A

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Analyzes engineering drawings, models, specifications, processes, policies, and procedures to determine and plan manufacturing operations and sequences.

• Creates comprehensive work instructions and supporting documentation for one or more plan groups including machine parts, composite details, composite assemblies, airframe structures, aircraft systems, aircraft check-outs, wiring and electrical systems, plumbing, aircraft maintenance, MRB, or coatings.

• Applies knowledge of shop theory and practice, tooling and manufacturing methods, processes, and sequences for applicable plan groups.

• Collaborates with designers and production engineers by interpreting and advising on engineering, tooling, and manufacturing requirements.

• Performs liaison between Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops, and Production to ensure conformance between shop-fabrication sequences and planning instructions.

• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, specifications, and other applicable references.

• Uses computer applications including SAP, MS Office, CAPP or SFM, and model-based engineering systems including Solumina/iBASEt, Teamcenter, and 3DX.

• Understands Engineering Bill Of Materials (EBOM), Manufacturing Bill Of Materials (MBOM), and Order Bill Of Materials (OBOM) structures.

• Uses computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools including SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or CATIA.

• Uses PLM software including Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or SAP PLM.

Requirements:

• Active interim Security Clearance required to start.

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

• Minimum of 5 years of planning manufacturing work instruction experience or equivalent experience in manufacturing or engineering documentation development.

• Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive work instructions related to one or more groups including machine parts, composite details, composite assemblies, airframe structures, aircraft systems, aircraft check-outs, wiring and electrical systems, plumbing, aircraft maintenance, MRB, or coatings.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and other applicable references.

• Instructional writing proficiency for work instructions.

• Detailed knowledge of fabrication, tooling, manufacturing, and inspection methods or processes for aircraft parts, assemblies, systems, or vehicles.

• Experience using computer applications including SAP, MS Office, CAPP or SFM, and model-based engineering systems including Solumina/iBASEt, Teamcenter, and 3DX.

• Understanding of EBOM, MBOM, and OBOM structures.

• Familiarity with CAD and CAE tools including SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or CATIA.

• Familiarity with PLM software including Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or SAP PLM.

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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