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Structures Engineer
Job Description
Contract Professionals, Inc.
Job Title: Structures Engineer –Hull & Turret Systems
Location: Sterling Heights, MI (Onsite)
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $46.43 –$51.43/hr.
Position Overview
Contract Professionals, Inc. Is seeking a Structures Engineer to support the design, development, verification, and implementation of Hull and Turret structural components for military ground vehicles. This mid-level engineering role supports programs ranging from advanced technology demonstrations through full-scale production vehicle development.
The selected candidate will execute the design and release of detailed hardware and welded structural assemblies across multiple vehicle platforms.
Key Responsibilities
•Develop detailed hardware concepts using 3D CAD modeling tools
•Design and release structural components and welded assemblies
•Ensure concepts meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements
•Collaborate within cross-functional program teams
•Support drafting teams in maturing concepts to production-ready designs
•Oversee release of hardware models and prints
•Support manufacturing integration onto prototype and production platforms
•Support hardware testing and verification activities
•Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis
•Execute designs from concept through physical hardware integration
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher
•5–7 years of vehicle-level design and release experience
•Experience developing structural hardware and welded assemblies
•Experience executing designs from concept to production hardware
•Experience performing RCCA investigations
•Experience assigning and interpreting GD&T
•Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling (NX and/or Creo preferred)
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
•Ability to work onsite full-time
•Ability to travel as required
•Ability to work up to 10% overtime
•Ability to obtain a U.S. Security clearance
•U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
•Familiarity with Teamcenter
•Experience supporting military vehicle programs
•Knowledge of welding techniques and structural fabrication requirements
Work Environment Requirements
•Onsite role
•Ability to work in office, shop, plant, and vehicle integration environments
About Contract Professionals, Inc.
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a workforce solutions provider supporting defense, aerospace, and advanced engineering programs nationwide. CPI connects experienced professionals with mission-critical initiatives supporting national security.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.