Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer | Drive Smarter Processes. Build Better Aerospace Technology.

PDS Tech Commercial | Clearwater, FL

Pay Rate: $40.00-$56.00 per hour

Contract Duration: October 8, 2026 – October 8, 2027

Location: Clearwater, FL

Turn Process Improvements Into Real-World Aerospace Impact

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire a talented Manufacturing Engineer in Clearwater, Florida.

This is an exciting opportunity to take an active role in improving Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and module manufacturing processes, with a particular focus on thru-hole technology. You’ll analyze production processes, identify opportunities for improvement, conduct trials, and partner with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen product quality and reliability.

If you’re an engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, working directly with production teams, and turning ideas into measurable improvements, this could be your next career move.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll help optimize manufacturing operations while gaining valuable experience across multiple CCA programs. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Required Qualifications

We’re looking for candidates who bring a strong engineering foundation and an interest in hands-on manufacturing process improvement.

• 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 effectively 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.

Preferred Qualifications

You’ll stand out if you have experience or knowledge in:

• Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) manufacturing.

• Thru-hole technology and electronic assembly processes.

• Manufacturing or process engineering within aviation, aerospace, defense, electronics, or another highly regulated industry.

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Process development, implementation, and optimization.

• Manufacturing fixtures, stencils, tooling, or related design specifications.

• Developing work instructions and standard operating procedures.

• Supporting production equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair.

• Conducting process validation experiments and manufacturing trials.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities to contribute to innovative programs across today’s most technologically advanced industries.

Here’s what makes this opportunity worth exploring:

• Competitive compensation: Earn $40.00-$56.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Make a measurable impact: Your process improvements can directly influence manufacturing efficiency, cost, product quality, and reliability.

• Build specialized expertise: Expand your knowledge of CCA manufacturing, thru-hole technology, process optimization, and continuous improvement.

• Learn from experienced engineers: Work closely with senior engineering professionals while strengthening your hands-on manufacturing capabilities.

• Collaborate across disciplines: Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering professionals to turn improvements into sustainable results.

• Support aviation innovation: Apply your engineering skills in an environment supporting sophisticated aviation technology and manufacturing.

• Grow your industry experience: This year-long contract offers an opportunity to strengthen your technical background while working in a demanding and highly technical manufacturing environment.

• Access valuable benefits: Eligible PDS Tech Commercial employees may have access to benefit programs and resources designed to support their health, well-being, and overall employment experience.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $56.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.