Engineering Leader: Full Product Development

JOB TITLE: Engineering Leader: Rapid Prototyping
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 end-to-end product development programs from concept maturity through production release.

• Establishes engineering plans, schedules, technical milestones, and development budgets for product development programs.

• Manages system architecture and design reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and production readiness reviews.

• Oversees product verification, validation, qualification, and certification activities.

• Ensures robust engineering processes are followed throughout development lifecycle.

• Drives root cause analysis and corrective actions for technical issues.

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

• Manages engineering budgets and staffing plans for product development programs.

• Allocates technical resources across programs and monitors program performance against cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

• Supports transition from development to production with cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements:

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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field) from an accredited institution.

• Proven experience leading full product development programs from concept to production release.

• Experience establishing engineering plans, schedules, technical milestones, and development budgets.

• Experience managing system architecture and design reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.

• Experience overseeing product verification, validation, qualification, and certification activities.

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

• Experience driving root cause analysis and corrective actions for technical issues.

• Experience managing engineering budgets, staffing plans, and allocating technical resources.

• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems for product development.

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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