Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION:Cape Canaveral, FL
PAY RATE: $53.00-63.00/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: Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• 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: 4/10-1st Shift

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: 

• Uses CREO to develop plans, drawings, models, and revise and initiate formats for parts, assemblies, and installation engineering.

• Creates new parts, drawings, BOMs, assemblies, simplified reps, and shrinkwraps.

• Completes layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices (ASME Y14.5).

• Prepares complete production detail drawings.

• Completes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations.

• Provides component or portions of system designs for handling, lifting, test, assembly, and transportation of mechanical and electrical components.

• Supports cross-discipline product development with design knowledge.

• Applies professional experience using 3D CAD system (CREO, NX, SolidWorks, etc.).

• Applies knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Supports team members with engineering documentation, drawing and CAD maintenance, and verification.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

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

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Professional experience using a 3D CAD system (CREO, NX, SolidWorks, etc.).

• Experience with machine tool design or tool modification.

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Experience creating new parts, drawings, BOMs, and assemblies in CAD.

• Experience completing layout drawings per ASME Y14.5 standard.

• Experience preparing complete production detail drawings.

• Experience making design modifications to improve product quality or facilitate manufacturing.

• Experience supporting cross-discipline product development with design knowledge.

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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