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JOB TITLE: Mechanical Definition Engineer LOCATION: Savannah, GA PAY RATE: $ 87.40/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 (Long Term) 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: Translates customer sales requirements from Spec and Interior Design Drawing (IDD) into actionable design engineering deliverables. Develops and maintains Preliminary Build Lists and Initial Build Lists for assigned aircraft programs. Creates and manages preliminary aircraft tasking and engineering work packages. Coordinates with Design Engineering teams to ensure technical requirements are properly defined. Facilitates communication between Completions Engineering, Baseline Engineering, Configuration Management, and program leadership. Develops, maintains, and verifies Requirements Verification Matrices (RVMs) for requirement traceability and compliance. Generates CTS tasking to support aircraft design activities. Participates in Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Engineering Design Review (EDR), Program Review (PR), and Definition Hand-Off meetings. Supports aircraft configuration definition utilizing SmarTeam and associated engineering systems. Conducts root cause and corrective analysis for engineering definition discrepancies, build issues, and process deviations. Requirements: Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR). Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline. Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, aircraft completions, or product definition activities. Working knowledge of engineering documentation and configuration management principles. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Preferred: Experience within aircraft completions, aerospace, or aircraft modification programs. Preferred: Knowledge of engineering change and configuration control processes. Preferred: Experience developing or maintaining build lists and aircraft configuration documentation. Preferred: Familiarity with requirements management and verification methodologies. Preferred: Experience supporting cross-functional engineering reviews and program milestones, and understanding of root cause and corrective action processes. 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 Take your career to new heights—apply today! Engineers - #jobad

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