JOB TITLE: Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer III
LOCATION: Savannah, GA
PAY RATE: $62/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:
Lead teams to analyze, plan, and improve manufacturing processes, including layout, production flow, tooling, equipment, material fabrication, and assembly methods in Production or Post-Production environments.
Conduct technical studies and analyze operations; recommend equipment and optimized manufacturing methods for complex assemblies and components.
Author detailed work instructions and DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support zero-defect manufacturing and corrective actions.
Create MBOM in SAP/Solumina/Corridor to ensure proper assembly of all parts.
Generate make-or-buy proposals; evaluate vendors and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct research, investigations, and analyses to ensure conformance to requirements.
Prepare justification for equipment and facility requests; perform producibility studies from engineering drawings.
Apply statistical methods to forecast manufacturing requirements and generate reports.
Prioritize workloads, provide completion estimates, and allocate resources effectively.
Stay current on manufacturing developments and integrate Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Develop business cases for process improvements and present to management.
Lead projects across multiple organizations; assign, supervise, and train subordinate personnel.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve manufacturing methods.
Support Safety, Sustainability, and Ergonomic initiatives.
Ensure quality policies are followed and recommend improvements.
Assume ME Group Head duties in their absence.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
4+ years of manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience.
Proven knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
Knowledge of engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
Proficiency with CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, Corridor, and other computerized systems.
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing concepts: 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, One Piece Flow.
Six Sigma or other data-driven decision-making experience preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, equivalent certification, or demonstrated experience highly desirable.
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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