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The Structures Company, LLC

DESIGN ENGINEER III

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A Manufacturing Process Engineer develops workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within a company's manufacturing environment. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Evaluates manufacturing processes, applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material.

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JOB TITLE
Design Engineer
III LOCATION
Mattaponi, VA
PAY RATE
$95K - 135K/year 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 (Full Time)
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:
Designs and develops mechanical, electromechanical, structures, and weapons systems in the form of new products, components, advanced prototypes, and maintenance of mature designs. Investigates design factors including interchangeability, replaceability, maintenance, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements, and cost. Applies Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles to product and component design solutions. Creates technical data packages (TDP) for all detail design, subassemblies, and final assemblies including modeling, drafting, and checking drawings. Evaluates and provides engineering dispositions to non-conformance reports (NCRs). Applies knowledge of aerospace fabrication practices, tolerances, and design standards for machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly. Applies knowledge of aerospace drafting standards and tolerance stack-up analysis. Uses 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software for modeling and drafting. Applies knowledge of aerospace surface treatments and metallurgy. Coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure product designs meet program requirements, industry standards, and customer specifications.
Requirements:
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Secret, TS, or TS/SCI level. Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). Bachelor's degree in any Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited college or university with three to eight (3-8) years of professional engineering design experience, or a minimum of ten (10) years of professional design experience without a degree. Experience with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software for modeling and drafting. Knowledge of aerospace fabrication practices, tolerances, and design standards for machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly. Knowledge of aerospace drafting standards and tolerance stack-up analysis. Knowledge of aerospace surface treatments and metallurgy. Experience creating technical data packages including models, drawings, and checking drawings. Experience applying Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles. Experience evaluating and providing dispositions to non-conformance reports.
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:
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