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Manufacturing Engineer

The Structures Company, LLC
Decatur, AL Contractor
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/8/2026

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION: Decatur, AL
SALARY: $100K – 130K/year

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: Direct Hire

  • 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 (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:

  • Leads Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) aspects of product design as integral part of product design team.

  • Applies broad knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices including statistical process controls for monitoring process robustness.

  • Oversees process qualification along with product qualification to ensure intrinsic quality is built into the product.

  • Performs material and resource planning and coordination to ensure production schedules are maintained.

  • Responsible for manufacturing workflow planning, resource planning, and production line capacity in conjunction with planned forecasts.

  • Responsible for solving complex technical problems in a timely fashion utilizing necessary resources.

  • Establishes how internal processes are developed and validated including ERP (Epicor) implementation.

  • Ensures producibility of products and robustness of processes throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Reads and generates blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.

  • Applies proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

  • Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree.

  • Minimum 6 years of relevant industry experience.

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on engineering experience in a fabrication and assembly shop environment.

  • Ability to read and generate blueprints, drawings, and technical diagrams.

  • Familiarity with basic material properties and in-process verification and validation.

  • Must be proficient in GD&T.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

  • Experience with ERP systems (Epicor implementation preferred).

  • Experience with DFMA methodologies and statistical process controls.

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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