Manufacturing Engineer

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer 
LOCATION: Palmdale, CA
PAY RATE: Up to $105/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 required (investigation close date within last 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)

• 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, procedures, and production layouts

• Support assemblies, fabrication, equipment installation, and material handling

• Drive adoption of new technologies (automation, robotics, CAM software) to improve efficiency, cost, and quality

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

• Define operational procedures and build sequences using knowledge of materials and automated processes

• Evaluate equipment performance (including IoT-enabled tools) and implement corrective actions

• Leverage factory data to develop statistical process control (SPC) methods and reporting solutions

• Provide input to product design to ensure manufacturability and optimal use of equipment and processes

• Collaborate cross-functionally with industrial engineering, quality, production, and planning teams

Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance required (within last 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, including development and testing of new processes/procedures

• Experience with measurement/calibrated equipment, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, ovens, autoclaves, and composite fabrication

• Proficiency with CATIA V5

• Experience with first-time build / product development environments

• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, QA, production, and planning teams

• Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

For immediate consideration please send resumes to Gus.Sanchez@TheStructuresCompany.com