Design Engineering Manager

JOB TITLE: Design Engineering Manager
LOCATION:Mattaponi, VA
PAY RATE: $120K – 200K/year

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 (Full Time)

• 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 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) 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: 

• Leads the design engineering team in the development of mechanical, structural, and integrated product designs.

• Provides technical oversight and guidance throughout concept development, detailed design, prototyping, testing, and production release.

• Ensures engineering solutions meet customer requirements, performance objectives, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Drives design reviews and technical decision-making processes for engineering projects.

• Evaluates and approves technical approaches, trade studies, and design solutions.

• Ensures Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testability (DFT) principles are incorporated into designs.

• Supports new product development efforts from initial concept through production transition.

• Partners with Structural Analysis, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams to optimize product performance and producibility.

• Supports prototype development, testing, and product qualification activities.

• Identifies technical risks and develops mitigation plans for engineering programs.

Requirements:

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

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.

• 8+ years of design engineering experience.

• 3+ years of engineering leadership or management experience.

• Strong CAD experience (SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, NX, or similar).

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams for product development.

• Experience supporting products through development and production release.

• Aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, robotics, or complex engineered product experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testability (DFT) principles.

• Experience planning and allocating engineering resources across multiple programs.

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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