Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Design Engineer
LOCATION: Grand Prairie, TX (Telework <50%)
PAY RATE: $59.04/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 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. person 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: 

• Serve as a key member of the Material Review Board (MRB).

• Review non-conforming hardware for performance impacts.

• Identify root cause and ensure corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.

• Coordinate efforts across Mechanical, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.

• Support and participate in weekly leadership status meetings.

• Lead investigative efforts and report findings to interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Clearance required to start

• Aerospace experience required 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Engineering discipline preferred).

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5.

• Ability to perform tolerance analysis.

• Minimum 2 years of experience using Creo design software.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in root cause and corrective action (RCCA).

• Minimum 2 years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, parts lists, specifications, and technical documents.

• Proficiency in GD&T.

• Failure analysis experience.

• Ability to read engineering drawings.

• CAD experience (1–2+ years).

• Ability to lead investigations and communicate status to cross-functional teams.

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

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a 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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