Manufacturing Engineer

The Structures Company, LLC

Wichita, KS

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Aircraft Engineering, Consulting, Cost Analysis, Decision Support, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Process Engineering, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Supply Chain, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Trade Studies, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Wichita, KS
POSTED
30+ days ago

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
PAY RATE: $65/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)

  • 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: 

  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to develop and execute program manufacturing and tooling strategies

  • Identify, evaluate, and implement advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance production efficiency and capability

  • Apply process engineering principles to support aircraft design and development initiatives

  • Develop and define requirements for:

    • Assembly processes

    • Tooling simulations

    • Manufacturing configurations

  • Conduct trade studies and cost analyses to support decision-making

  • Support and contribute to leadership within Integrated Product and Process Teams (IPPTs)

  • Provide technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:

    • Composites / non-metallic materials

    • Electrical / Electronics

    • Machining

    • Sheet metal

    • Systems and structures

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years of relevant experience

  • Master’s degree with 3–6 years of relevant experience

  • PhD or JD with 0–3 years of relevant experience

  • 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 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. 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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