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The Structures Company

Manufacturing Engineer

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$22 - $120/hr

Manufacturing Engineer LOCATION: Palmdale, CA PAY RATE: $22-120/hour We are a national aerospace ... Leverages deep knowledge of materials, structures, and manufacturing processes to define operation ...

The Structures Company

Manufacturing Engineer

Archbald, PA · On-site

$53.65/hr

Manufacturing Engineer LOCATION: Archbald, PA PAY RATE: $53.65/hour We are a national aerospace and ... The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in ...

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Manufacturing Engineer

The Structures Company

Palmdale, CA • On-site

$19 - $60/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Palmdale. CA
PAY RATE: $19-60/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)

  • Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a required clearance. A current clearance is not required to start.

  • 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: 

  • Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, models, and manufacturing documentation to develop detailed work instructions

  • Plan and sequence manufacturing operations for one or more planning groups, including:

    • Machine parts

    • Composite details and assemblies

    • Airframe structures

    • Aircraft systems and checkouts

    • Wiring and electrical systems

    • Plumbing

    • Aircraft maintenance

    • MRB and coatings

  • Apply knowledge of shop theory, tooling, manufacturing methods, and production processes to create accurate and efficient work instructions

  • Collaborate with designers and production engineers to interpret engineering, tooling, and manufacturing requirements

  • Serve as a liaison between Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops, and Production to ensure manufacturing conformance

  • Investigate manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions as needed

Requirements:

  • Active Secret clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a required clearance. A current clearance is not required to start.

  • 5+ years of manufacturing planning or work instruction experience, or equivalent experience in manufacturing/engineering documentation development

  • Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive manufacturing work instructions related to one or more of the following:

    • Machine parts

    • Composite details/assemblies

    • Airframe structures

    • Aircraft systems and checkouts

    • Wiring and electrical systems

    • Plumbing

    • Aircraft maintenance

    • MRB or coatings

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical references

  • Strong instructional writing proficiency

  • Detailed knowledge of fabrication, tooling, manufacturing, and inspection methods related to aircraft parts, assemblies, systems, or vehicles

  • Experience using systems such as:

    • SAP

    • MS Office

    • CAPP/SFM

    • Solumina/iBASEt

    • Teamcenter

    • 3DX

    • Or similar manufacturing/planning software

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent industry experience

  • Active Secret Clearance (investigation within the last 5 years or CE enrollment preferred)

  • Understanding of:

    • Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM)

    • Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM)

    • Order Bill of Materials (OBOM)

  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally to resolve EBOM, MBOM, and OBOM-related issues

  • Familiarity with CAD/CAE tools such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or CATIA

  • Familiarity with PLM software, including Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or SAP PLM

  • Experience with PLM tools, ERP systems, and product data management software

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams

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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