Engineering - Manufacturing Engineer

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: $20-100/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 Clearance with investigation within the last 5 years or Continuous Evaluation enrollment required.

• 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: 

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and procedures for assemblies and equipment installation in a collaborative environment.

• Drive adoption of new technologies and processes including automation, robotics, and computer-aided manufacturing software to improve efficiency, cost, and quality.

• Create and analyze 3D model-based data to optimize manufacturing processes and digital work instructions.

• Utilize knowledge of materials and automated processes to define operational procedures and build sequences.

• Evaluate equipment and tool performance, investigate deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to improve operational excellence.

• Leverage factory and IoT data to develop statistical process control methods and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Integrate reporting and data analytics solutions to support manufacturing operations.

• Provide manufacturing input to product design regarding specifications, design concepts, and manufacturing techniques.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance with investigation within the last 5 years or Continuous Evaluation enrollment required.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment cross-functionally with Industrial Engineering, Planning, Scheduling, Quality Assurance, and/or Production Planning.

• Experience with manufacturing processes and procedures including assembly, machining, electrical systems, metallics, electrical harness fabrication/routing, systems installations, and/or final assembly operations.

• Experience developing visual work instructions for manufacturing environments.

• Experience with Teamcenter and CATIA.

• 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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