Senior Structural Technician – Aerospace Assembly Expert

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match up to 6%

Life insurance

Paid time off 3 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC is seeking a Structural Technician V in Dayton, OH. This senior role demands deep aerospace assembly expertise and leadership to mentor teams while driving innovations in assembly techniques and quality assurance across critical projects.

The successful candidate will coordinate with production, engineering, and management, ensure tool maintenance, and uphold the highest standards of safety and calibration. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Expertise in blueprint reading, technical documentation, and advanced assembly techniques.
• Exceptional problem‑solving, attention to detail, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex diagrams and install per drawings with edge distance and pitch.
• Proficiency in structure assembly and repair/refinish such as airframe corrosion removal.
• Ability to install rivets and hi‑locks.
• Must have own tools in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the most complex aerospace assembly operations.
• Lead and execute the most critical and high‑impact projects.
• Provide expert technical guidance to all technician levels.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in assembly processes and techniques.
• Act as the primary liaison between production, engineering, and senior management.
• Conduct thorough inspections and quality assurance checks on all assembly operations.
• Develop and implement advanced training programs for the technician team.
• Ensure the highest standards of maintenance and calibration of all tools and equipment.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to drive improvements and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Represent the company in industry forums and conferences as a technical expert.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Technical docs

Advanced assembly

Leadership

Quality inspection

Tool calibration

Own tools

Education

High school diploma

Associate's in aerospace manufacturing

Bachelor's or higher may substitute

Tools

Blueprints software

Job description

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC is seeking a Structural Technician V in Dayton, OH. This senior role demands deep aerospace assembly expertise and leadership to mentor teams while driving innovations in assembly techniques and quality assurance across critical projects.

The successful candidate will coordinate with production, engineering, and management, ensure tool maintenance, and uphold the highest standards of safety and calibration. Travel may be required.