Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer — Flight Test Innovator

PDS Tech Commercial; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with Boeing Test & Evaluation to hire a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month full-time consulting role in Tukwila, WA. You will own build plans, lead manufacturing design and planning efforts for development aircraft programs, and ensure fabrication meets design, test and program requirements.

Open to experienced engineers who thrive on problem solving, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience; advanced education options (Master’s + 3 years, PhD, etc.) accepted.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing planning, DFMA principles, and integrated build plan development; experience collaborating cross-functional in engineering and production.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to develop integrated technical solutions.
• Lead collaboration with Test Project Management, Design Engineering, and Program IE to maintain cohesive build plans.
• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing plans, Bills of Materials, work instructions, and illustrations.
• Coordinate with internal fabrication teams and supplier/procurement partners to track and secure needed materials.
• Oversee part status and shipping coordination across multiple groups.
• Develop and document BT&E ME processes, tools, job practices, and standards.
• Prepare build analyses, producibility assessments, and cost estimate reports.
• Lead integration of complex suppliers, materials, and technologies to meet delivery objectives.
• Manage the program work statement to meet cost and schedule requirements.
• Draft, update, and review procedures supporting business and program needs.
• Create and deliver training materials for the Design & Planning ME team.

Skills

5+ years experience

DFMA principles

build plan development

initiative leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with Boeing Test & Evaluation to hire a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month full-time consulting role in Tukwila, WA. You will own build plans, lead manufacturing design and planning efforts for development aircraft programs, and ensure fabrication meets design, test and program requirements.

Open to experienced engineers who thrive on problem solving, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.