Structures Engineering Manager at The Structures Company

JOB TITLE: Structures Engineering Manager LOCATION: Solana Beach CA PAY RATE: $150/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: Lead and coordinate the engineering team to ensure structural integrity compliance and safety of aircraft modifications. Support design analysis and certification of complex aircraft modification projects in a collaborative environment. Interface with the Director of Certification to support Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and other regulatory or commercial programs. Coordinate and monitor consulting engineers and external engineering support. Manage engineering department resources to meet company requirements. Serve as technical point of contact for engineering projects. Align team strengths to deliver on Safety Customer Satisfaction Schedule Budget and Team Development. Drive change through goal setting accountability and recognition. Assign staff work and monitor performance. Report to the Vice President Engineering or other senior manager. Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Mechanical or Civil Engineering required. Minimum 15 years of aircraft structural substantiation experience (FEMAP/NASTRAN hand calculations report writing). 10 years in aircraft modification environment. Familiarity with aircraft engineering resources (MMPDS Bruhn Roark etc.). Working knowledge of aircraft structures materials processes hardware and composites. Experience with both airframe modifications and new airframe design. Thorough knowledge of FAA 14 CFR Part 23 & 25 structural regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English. Proficient in MS Word and Excel. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and collaborate across teams. Masters degree or equivalent experience preferred; MBA a plus. 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 Take your career to new heights-apply today! #hotjobs Key Skills Hospitality Experience,Go,Management Experience,React,Redux,Node.js,AWS,Mechanical Engineering,Team Management,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Distributed Systems Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1