| Location | Grand Prairie, TX |
JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION:Grand Prairie, TX
PAY RATE: $71.92/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: 4/10A-1st Shift
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:
Reviews and assesses various machining processes to identify inefficiencies and streamline processing steps.
Works closely with shop floor machinists to understand and resolve complex manufacturing issues.
Bridges the gap between production operations, quality, NC programming, and other technical disciplines.
Leads cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects with measurable, tangible results.
Analyzes manufacturing processes to optimize machining operations and reduce waste.
Applies knowledge of machined part manufacturing to process improvement initiatives.
Uses statistical process control for monitoring and improving manufacturing quality.
Performs root cause and corrective action analysis for manufacturing issues.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
Spends majority of time on production floor for hands-on engineering support.
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering discipline.
Machined part manufacturing experience.
Experience running cost reduction and efficiency projects with tangible results.
Experience with root cause and corrective action analysis.
Experience using statistical process control in manufacturing.
Familiarity with Mazak NC machines.
Ability to work on production floor and communicate effectively with shop floor personnel.
Experience reviewing and optimizing machining processes.
Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination.
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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