Manufacturing Engineer 5

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer 5 
LOCATION: Berkeley, MO
PAY RATE: $95.25/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. 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: 

• Lead manufacturing process development, qualification, and sustainment efforts

• Define and implement manufacturing strategies (automation, lean, DFMA, digital thread) to improve throughput, cost, and quality

• Drive production readiness planning, risk mitigation, and readiness metrics for program execution

• Lead investment planning for tooling, automation, and capital equipment; develop business cases

• Establish standardized processes, best practices, and scalable production solutions

• Lead complex problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives (root cause analysis, Six Sigma)

• Integrate manufacturing considerations into product design and program reviews

• Mentor and provide technical oversight to engineering teams; review and approve deliverables

• Utilize data analytics, simulation, and model-based tools for process validation and capacity planning

• Coordinate cross-functional teams (design, quality, supply chain, production, industrial engineering) and external partners

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field

• 12+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 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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