Structures Engineer

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• Familiarity with Teamcenter
• Experience supporting military vehicle programs
• Knowledge of welding techniques and structural fabrication requirements

• Onsite role
• Ability to work in office, shop, plant, and vehicle integration environments

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.

This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.