JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer Aide
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
PAY RATE: $26-29/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:

• Support Manufacturing Engineers (MEs) by gathering, maintaining, and formatting technical data, including engineering designs and changes.

• Produce engineering documentation: reports, marking files, flow charts, block diagrams, schematics, and machine operation procedures.

• Serve as liaison between MEs and production, providing technical guidance and resolving assembly issues.

• Review and respond to EODIs and floor support requests; assist assembly teams in identifying and correcting issues.

• Update assembly work instructions based on drawings/models; review changes with MEs before release.

• Assist MEs with Qnotes and EODIs, entering data for planning, routing, work instructions, status reporting, and issue resolution.

• Participate in PMT activities; support lean initiatives and process improvements.

• Maintain and control shop aids; program and support assembly-related machines.

• Assist Wire Cut area with machine setup, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and process improvements.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent with technical training.

• Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings and design specifications.

• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher.

• Strong communication skills; ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

• Ability to guide production operators and resolve technical issues.

• Familiarity with cable/harness production and interpreting electrical/mechanical schematics.

• Knowledge of mechanical, power, pneumatic tools, and cable wire cutter/stripper machines.

• 3 5 years of manufacturing experience.

• Experience creating ME instructions and visuals.

• Familiarity with SAP (Qnotes, Routings, BOMs) or similar systems.

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and process improvement implementation.

• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.

• 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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