Design Engineer - HYBRID

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer - HYBRID
LOCATION: (HYBRID)Grand Prairie, TX
PAY RATE: $71.92/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 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.

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:

• Participates as a key member in the Material Review Board (MRB) process for reviewing non-conforming hardware.

• Reviews non-conforming hardware for performance impacts and identifies appropriate root cause.

• Ensures corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence of non-conformances.

• Coordinates efforts within Mechanical, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.

• Applies Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 for design analysis.

• Performs tolerance analysis to evaluate design and manufacturing feasibility.

• Uses Creo design software for modeling and design activities.

• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, documents, parts lists, and specifications.

• Leads investigative efforts to identify and resolve production issues, defects, and failures.

• Reports status to interdisciplinary teams and supports weekly meetings with leadership.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance required to start.

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

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university, preferably in an Engineering related field.

• At least 2 years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5.

• At least 2 years of experience performing tolerance analysis.

• At least 2 years of experience with Creo design software.

• At least 2 years of experience with root cause and corrective action processes.

• At least 2 years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, documents, parts lists, and specifications.

• Ability to lead investigative efforts and report status to interdisciplinary teams.

• Experience supporting Material Review Board (MRB) processes for non-conforming hardware.

• Experience coordinating across Mechanical, Quality, and Manufacturing teams for issue resolution.

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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