JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer 4
LOCATION: Tukwila, WA
PAY RATE: $80.50/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:

Join the USAF E-7A Air Vehicle Production Engineering team as a Manufacturing Engineer focused on assembly and installation. This role leads Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in evaluating product development, producibility studies, and tooling strategies. You will drive the development and optimization of manufacturing plans and resolve complex production issues while ensuring design, cost, and schedule alignment.

Responsibilities:

Lead IPTs to develop and implement build concepts and manufacturing plans

Refine and coordinate conceptual designs and program architecture

Conduct producibility and variation analysis to ensure process capabilities

Resolve complex technical and manufacturing challenges

Serve as project manager to integrate contract requirements and schedule performance

Support research for new product and business opportunities

Deploy Lean Enterprise methodologies and document best practices

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to peers

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related field

Typically 9+ years of related experience, or equivalent combinations:

Masters + 7 years

PhD + 4 years

ABET accreditation preferred but not required

Must be a U.S. Person (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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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)