Manufacturing Engineer Level I or Level II

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer Level I or Level II
LOCATION:Rancho Dominguez, CA
PAY RATE: $25-50/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 (6 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.

• Shift: Monday Friday, 6:00 AM 2:30 PM.

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:

• Provide daily manufacturing engineering support for composite layup, curing, trimming, and assembly operations.

• Support production teams by answering technical questions, clarifying work instructions, and resolving real-time manufacturing challenges.

• Investigate and resolve manufacturing nonconformances, process deviations, and producibility concerns.

• Develop and maintain manufacturing plans, inspection plans, Bills of Materials, work instructions, and visual work aids.

• Define tooling requirements to support production and engineering needs.

• Coordinate thermal profiles for composite curing processes including data collection and documentation.

• Support First Part Qualification and First Article Inspection activities.

• Provide technical input regarding cure cycles, material utilization, and manufacturing methodologies.

• Review supplier and material requirements to ensure compliance with engineering and manufacturing specifications.

• Partner with Production, Planning, Quality, and Engineering teams to drive on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

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

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.

• Experience with ERP systems including BOMs, routings, and work orders.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, or production planning.

• 1+ year of hands-on experience in a composites manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI), process qualification, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong attention to detail and configuration control.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Technical training, certifications, or coursework in Manufacturing, Engineering, Composites, or a related field preferred.

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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