Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: CCA & Process Improvement

PDS Tech, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401K plan

Paid leave / holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize CCA and module manufacturing processes, with emphasis on thru-hole technology. You will analyze production methods, conduct trials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality and reliability.

You will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering to develop workflows, write work instructions, and validate process changes, while

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical background applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, maintenance, and engineering.
• Ability to develop, follow, and maintain detailed technical and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct controlled experiments and trials and document results accurately.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and providing technical support to production teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize CCA and module manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Support manufacturing processes involving thru-hole technology and Circuit Card Assemblies.
• Identify and implement process improvements across multiple CCA programs using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Conduct experiments and manufacturing trials to validate proposed process improvements.
• Evaluate process changes for compatibility with existing equipment, systems, and production requirements.
• Learn to develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation.
• Support the development of design specifications for manufacturing fixtures and stencils.
• Partner closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure smooth implementation of process changes.
• Work alongside senior engineers to expand your knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and best practices.
• Provide hands-on technical support and guidance to production personnel.
• Assist with training and mentoring manufacturing team members as needed.
• Help troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and support solutions that improve overall process performance and reliability.

Skills

Engineering background

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Engineering degree or technical background

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize CCA and module manufacturing processes, with emphasis on thru-hole technology. You will analyze production methods, conduct trials, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality and reliability.

You will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering to develop workflows, write work instructions, and validate process changes, while