Equipment & Tool Engineer 3

PDS Defense, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Equipment & Tool Engineer 3 in Everett, WA to develop and specify equipment and tooling for aerospace build requirements. You will interact on the production floor with mechanics, safety and tool makers, performing design reviews and creating drawings.

A BS in engineering and 3+ years of related experience are required; 5+ years preferred; ASME/NBIC knowledge is a plus. We offer a challenging production engineering role with emphasis on safety, quality and on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Willingness to work on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and develops equipment and tooling concepts and specifications to satisfy aerospace product design and build requirements.
• Performs tool liaison activities to support tool fabrication and production use
• Participates in design reviews, collects design requirements, creates and revises drawings and models to support the build plan.
• Creates specifications and purchase requests for the acquisition of new equipment and tooling from external vendors
• 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 supports user training development.
• Manages budgets and schedules to deliver equipment and tooling solutions to customers

Skills

3D modeling

GD&T

Pressure vessel design

Thermodynamics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Engineering

Equipment & Tool Engineer 3 Everett, WA Posted: 6/8/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218437

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

26

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

5

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Equipment & Tool Engineer 3, in Everett, WA. Job ID#218437

Pay Rate: $66 - $71/hr

Job Description:

A successful candidate in this role will have passion, creativity, and an insatiable desire for process improvement and efficiency. They will also have a strong desire to be out on the production floor, interacting with mechanics, safety, and tool makers, and directly supporting the production system. In Production Engineering, we need highly responsible professionals committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.

This position is a Production Engineering role and requires direct interfacing with the people and equipment on the production floor.

A typical day could include:

Spending up to 8 hours on feet standing/walking on the production floor

Climbing ladders or stairs to access equipment

Working at heights or in tight spaces

Wearing required PPE

Primary Responsibilities:

Investigates and develops equipment and tooling concepts and specifications to satisfy aerospace product design and build requirements.

Performs tool liaison activities to support tool fabrication and production use

Participates in design reviews, collects design requirements, creates and revises drawings and models to support the build plan.

Creates specifications and purchase requests for the acquisition of new equipment and tooling from external vendors

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 supports user training development.

Manages budgets and schedules to deliver equipment and tooling solutions to customers

Required Skills:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

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

Preferred Skills:

2 or more years of experience working in a production environment

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

3+ years of hands-on experience as a Pressure Vessel Design Engineer.

2 or more years of experience working in a production environment

2 or more years of Project Management experience

Working knowledge and application of pressure vessel codes such as ASME Section VIII and its related ASME/ANSI Codes.

Strong knowledge and application of NBIC codes Part 1, 2, 3, & 4

Application of piping codes such as ASME B31.1 and/or B31.3.

Strong understanding of pressure vessel fabrication processes and maintenance procedures.

Strong understanding of material mechanics & behaviors under conditions such as extreme temperatures and vibrations.

Strong understanding of non-destructive examination procedures such as magnetic particle examination and ultrasonic testing.

Knowledge of welding procedures and testing requirements.

Experience and adeptness in the application of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics principles.

Hands-on experience with the design of autoclaves for use in composite curing processes.

Design of quick actuating closures or breech lock door mechanisms.

5 or more years of experience working in a production environment

5 or more years of 3D modeling experience

5 or more years of GD&T experience

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science,

mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard through advanced technical education.

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

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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