JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer 3
LOCATION: Hazelwood, MO
PAY RATE: $66.50/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)
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:
Develop and implement manufacturing plans, tooling strategies, and production methodologies
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to deliver cross-functional technical solutions
Create and maintain program architecture for production builds
Conduct producibility and variation analyses to ensure process capability meets requirements
Analyze design/build concepts to ensure efficient and producible solutions
Develop and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and detailed work instructions
Identify and resolve technical issues impacting cost, schedule, and performance
Validate and ensure production readiness for complex engineering solutions
Implement and support Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
Document and share producibility best practices
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing plans, BOMs, and work instructions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting aerospace or defense programs
Experience with 3D model-based instructions
Familiarity with tools such as Siemens NX, CREO, CATIA, DELMIA, IVT, VisVSA, PrimeR, Aurora
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES/MESci)
Experience reviewing and approving engineering deliverables (installation plans, tooling, etc.)
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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