Designer III

JOB TITLE:
Designer III
LOCATION:
Gainesville, TX
PAY RATE: $/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

• Job Type: Contract (6 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.

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM.

• 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?

• Coordinates design of seats and seat components between customers and vendors.

• Reviews customer requirements and specifications and incorporates them into product design.

• Prepares layouts of overall design tasks including structural and articulation systems.

• Defines design standards to maintain commonality with existing product line.

• Prepares advanced bill of materials and long-lead item lists for seat programs.

• Reviews design packages to assure conformance to latest specifications and regulations.

• Prepares drawings for release using CATIA V5 or Pro/Engineer.

• Applies knowledge of materials, production processes, and mechanical knowledge of parts and stress conditions.

• Assumes liaison duties when product reaches manufacturing stages.

• Functions as part of a design team and provides mentorship to less experienced engineers.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Design Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical and Energy Engineering, or a related engineering degree (minimum 12 years equivalent related engineering experience considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree).

• Master's degree in related engineering field also acceptable.

• 5 years of related design experience with Bachelor's degree.

• 4 years of related design experience with Master's degree.

• Excellent drafting skills in CATIA V5 (or higher) and/or Pro/Engineer.

• Advanced knowledge of aircraft seat products.

• Good knowledge of materials, production processes, and mechanical knowledge of parts and stress conditions.

• Ability to function as part of a design team and work independently with little supervision.

• Preferred: APQP, D&PFMEA, Control Plan experience.

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.

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.