Manufacturing Engineer

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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