Design Engineer

The Structures Company

Grand Prairie, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Communication Skills, Consulting, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Engineering Drawing, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), PTC Creo, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Quality Assurance, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Root Cause Analysis, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Security Compliance, Software Design, Technical/Engineering Design, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Grand Prairie, TX
POSTED
2 days ago

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION: 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)
  • Telework: Less than 50%

  • Shift: 4/10A – 1st Shift

  • Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance required at 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: 

  • Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process by reviewing non-conforming hardware, assessing performance impacts, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

  • Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve production and engineering issues.

  • Lead investigative efforts related to non-conforming materials, engineering discrepancies, and corrective action activities.

  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, documents, and parts lists to support manufacturing and quality initiatives.

  • Provide status updates and technical reporting to interdisciplinary teams and leadership during weekly review meetings.

  • Support aerospace manufacturing and engineering operations in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements:

  • Active Secret Security Clearance required at start.

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably in an Engineering-related field.

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience with:

    • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5

    • Tolerance analysis

    • Creo design software

    • Root cause and corrective action processes

    • Reading engineering drawings, specifications, and parts lists

  • Ability to lead investigative efforts and communicate findings to cross-functional engineering teams.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

  • Experience supporting MRB, quality, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering activities.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance 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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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