Equipment & Tool Designer 3

PDS Defense, Inc.; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Equipment & Tool Designer 3 in Renton, WA. Join a team that supports aerospace build plans and drives quality and cost performance in aviation programs.

The role emphasizes design development, tooling specs, and technical problem solving across procurement, maintenance, and engineering changes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related work experience.
• Associate's Degree preferred with 3+ years of related work experience.
• Familiar with 3D Modeling tools.
• Experience with reading and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• 1+ year of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and develops complex equipment and tooling concepts and specifications.
• Participates in design reviews, collects design requirements, creates/revises drawings and models.
• Researches robotics, automation and new tech to support the build plan.
• Creates off-load packages, specs, purchase requests and usage instructions.
• Checks designs for safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability and ergonomic factors.
• Develops equipment/tooling inspection plans and maintenance guides.
• Provides technical support for engineering changes and discrepancies.
• Maintains hardware/software configuration and disposition recommendations.

Skills

3D Modeling tools

GD&T interpretation

Project Management

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

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Job description

Engineering

Equipment & Tool Designer 3 Renton, WA Posted: 7/21/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

219106

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

26

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Equipment & Tool Designer 3, in Renton, WA. Job ID#219106

Pay Rate: $50 - $55/hr

Job Description:

In this role, you will serve as contributors to help support the implementation and sustainment of new and existing build plans that significantly impact the quality and cost performance of the program. We re seeking innovative, detail- oriented planners who thrive in dynamic environments and bring a problem-solving mindset to complex production challenges. Join us and help shape the future of commercial aviation!

Primary Responsibilities:

Investigates and develops complex equipment and tooling concepts and specifications to satisfy aerospace product design and build requirements. Participates in design reviews, collects design requirements, creates and revises drawings and models, researches the application of robotics, automation and new technology to support the build plan. Creates off-load packages, specifications, purchase requests and usage instructions for equipment and tooling. Checks designs for compliance with safety, producibility, maintainability, reliability, ergonomic factors and regulatory requirements. Develops and documents equipment and tooling inspection and usage instructions, preventative maintenance plans, and user training. Provides technical support for engineering changes and discrepancies by investigating problems and analyzing data to identify solutions. Maintains hardware and software configuration. Assesses and makes recommendations for disposition of equipment and tooling.

Basic Qualifications:

3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate s Degree and 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Familiar with 3D Modeling tools

Experience with drawing, reading and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

1 or more years of experience with Project Management experience

Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled