Job Description

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:

• Bachelor's 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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