Manufacturing Engineer III

PDS Tech Commercial; Georgia; On-site; USD 165,312,000 - 206,640,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial in Savannah, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process excellence in aerospace production. You will lead analyses, influence production flow, tooling, and assembly methods with emphasis on Lean and cost performance.

US Citizenship or Green Card Holder required; aerospace experience is essential. This is a full-time, 1st shift role (6am–4:30pm) offering clear career growth and cross-functional impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience in an aircraft production environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop mathematics.
• Experience using computerized systems such as SAP, Solumina, Corridor, CADAM, and CATIA.
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ability to independently conduct technical analyses and produce detailed documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical studies and analyze existing or proposed operations.
• Prepare detailed reports recommending equipment, tooling, manufacturing methods, and sequence of operations.
• Author detailed work instructions to optimize process efficiency and achieve zero-defect opportunities in collaboration with Operations Engineering.
• Develop DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.
• Create and maintain MBOM in SAP, Solumina, or Corridor to ensure all engineering-defined parts are properly installed during assembly.
• Generate make-or-buy proposals, evaluate vendors, participate in negotiations, and assist in resolving supplier-related issues.
• Conduct research and analysis to ensure conformance with engineering and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare justifications for equipment and facility investments.
• Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings.
• Apply statistical methods to forecast manufacturing requirements and generate supporting data and reports.
• Prioritize workload based on production schedules and provide accurate completion estimates.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project implementation across multiple organizations.
• Develop and present business cases for process improvement initiatives.
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing methodologies into current and future processes.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles as both a team member and leader.
• Support safety, sustainability, ergonomic, and quality initiatives.
• Supervise, assign, review, and train subordinate personnel when required.
• Assume ME Group Head responsibilities in their absence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SAP

Solumina

Corridor

CATIA

CADAM

Blueprint Reading

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

Solumina

Corridor

CADAM

CATIA

Job description

Job Description

Build the Future of Aerospace: Manufacturing Engineer Opportunity

Location: Savannah, GA | Pay Rate: $62/hour | Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift (6am - 4:30pm)

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire an experienced Manufacturing Engineer ready to drive process excellence and operational performance.

If you are a technical problem-solver who thrives in complex production environments and is passionate about Lean transformation and continuous improvement, this opportunity offers the chance to make a measurable impact.

US Citizenship or Green Card Hold Required

Must have Aerospace Experience

Position Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will work independently and lead the preparation, execution, and evaluation of complex analyses to improve manufacturing planning, production methods, and problem resolution. Your work will directly influence production flow, tooling, equipment selection, assembly methods, and overall manufacturing efficiency within a Production or Post-Production environment.

This role combines technical expertise, cross-functional leadership, and continuous improvement to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical studies and analyze existing or proposed operations.

• Prepare detailed reports recommending equipment, tooling, manufacturing methods, and sequence of operations.

• Author detailed work instructions to optimize process efficiency and achieve zero-defect opportunities in collaboration with Operations Engineering.

• Develop DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.

• Create and maintain MBOM in SAP, Solumina, or Corridor to ensure all engineering-defined parts are properly installed during assembly.

• Generate make-or-buy proposals, evaluate vendors, participate in negotiations, and assist in resolving supplier-related issues.

• Conduct research and analysis to ensure conformance with engineering and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare justifications for equipment and facility investments.

• Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings.

• Apply statistical methods to forecast manufacturing requirements and generate supporting data and reports.

• Prioritize workload based on production schedules and provide accurate completion estimates.

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project implementation across multiple organizations.

• Develop and present business cases for process improvement initiatives.

• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing methodologies into current and future processes.

• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles as both a team member and leader.

• Support safety, sustainability, ergonomic, and quality initiatives.

• Supervise, assign, review, and train subordinate personnel when required.

• Assume ME Group Head responsibilities in their absence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience in an aircraft production environment.

• Strong knowledge of engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop mathematics.

• Experience using computerized systems such as SAP, Solumina, Corridor, CADAM, and CATIA.

• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Ability to independently conduct technical analyses and produce detailed documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.

• Proven experience implementing Lean concepts including 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, Value Stream Mapping, and One Piece Flow.

• Working knowledge of Six Sigma or other data-driven decision-making methodologies.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams or supervising personnel.

• Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred.