Designer III

The Structures Company; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Tier 1 supplier access

Job summary

The Structures Company in Gainesville, TX is seeking a Designer III for a 6-month contract to support aerospace seat programs. You will coordinate seat designs between customers and vendors, and prepare layouts for structural and articulation systems.

You will utilize CATIA V5 or Pro/Engineer to create drawings, review specifications, and ensure compliance with latest standards. A bachelor's (or higher) in mechanical/aerospace engineering and several years of design experience are required.

Qualifications

• US Person required under ITAR regulations.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical/Aerospace/related field with minimum 12 years experience in lieu.
• 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.
• Ability to function as part of a design team and work independently with little supervision.
• Preferred: APQP, DPFMEA, Control Plan experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design of seats and seat components between customers and vendors.
• Review customer requirements and specifications and incorporate them into product design.
• Prepare layouts of overall design tasks including structural and articulation systems.
• Define design standards to maintain commonality with existing product line.
• Prepare advanced bill of materials and long-lead item lists for seat programs.
• Review design packages to assure conformance to latest specifications and regulations.
• Prepare drawings for release using CATIA V5 or Pro/Engineer.
• Apply knowledge of materials, production processes, and mechanical knowledge of parts and stress conditions.
• Assume liaison duties when product reaches manufacturing stages.
• Functions as part of a design team and provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related engineering field

Master's degree in related engineering field

Tools

CATIA V5

Pro/Engineer

Job description

JOB TITLE: Designer III
LOCATION: Gainesville, TX
PAY RATE: $45.00-49.00/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 (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.

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:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

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