Manufacturing Engineering

PDS Tech Commercial; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation innovator to hire a Manufacturing Engineer to support aircraft production. The role is a 5-month, full-time contract, onsite in Savannah, GA, with a 2-week training class in Foley, AL.

Expected duties include process development, tooling design, automation, and continuous improvement to drive quality and productivity. The candidate will develop manufacturing processes, document routings and BOMs, and collaborate with design and production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field.
• Minimum of four years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience interpreting drawings, specifications and models.
• Experience adapting machine/equipment designs to production needs.
• Experience leading or participating in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering, quality and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine and maintain manufacturing processes for efficient production.
• Ensure processes meet quality and EH&S requirements and document routings/BOMs.
• Develop SPC and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design tooling/layouts to maximize efficiency and support manufacturability.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve manufacturability and performance.
• Use data analytics and FPY/OEE metrics to drive improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Engineering drawings interpretation

Job description

Shape the Future of Aviation Manufacturing as a Manufacturing Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading innovator in the aviation industry to hire a Manufacturing Engineer supporting the production of advanced aircraft technology . If you're passionate about manufacturing excellence, process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on next-generation aerospace programs.

Join a team where your engineering expertise will help improve productivity, enhance quality, and drive innovation across critical aircraft manufacturing operations.

Position Details

• Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
• Job Type: Full-Time Contract (5 Months)
• Work Location: Onsite at customer facility in Savannah, GA
• PLEASE NOTE, THE PHYSICAL LOCATION FOR THIS POSITION IS SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. THERE WILL BE A 2-WEEK TRAINING CLASS IN FOLEY, ALABAMA, BUT THE WORK LOCATION WILL BE SAVANNAH GEORGIA.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 5/40
• Pay Rate: $61.52 per hour

Make an Impact

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting aircraft production by developing efficient manufacturing processes, improving shop-floor operations, and implementing solutions that drive quality and productivity. From tooling design and process improvements to automation and data-driven decision-making, you'll help ensure the successful delivery of advanced aerospace technologies.

Your contributions will directly influence production performance, operational efficiency, and the success of a world-class aviation program.

What You'll Do

Manufacturing Process Development

• Develop, refine, and maintain manufacturing processes that support efficient, compliant production.
• Ensure manufacturing sequences and product builds meet all quality and EH&S requirements.
• Create and improve manufacturing documentation, including routings, bills of materials (BOMs), visual aids, and standard work instructions.
• Develop processes that support Statistical Process Control (SPC) and ongoing operational excellence.

Production Optimization

• Design and arrange tooling, machines, and manufacturing layouts to maximize efficiency.
• Recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing methods, assembly processes, and tooling solutions.
• Collaborate with design engineers to improve manufacturability and product performance.
• Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and models to identify opportunities for improvements.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Use data analytics, SPC, First Pass Yield (FPY), and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics to drive performance improvements.
• Lead and support corrective action investigations and problem-solving initiatives.
• Challenge existing processes and identify innovative solutions that reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity.
• Participate in PFMEA development and Control Plan implementation.

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

• Support process upgrades involving robotics, automation, and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Participate in tooling design reviews to improve manufacturability and reduce production costs.
• Collaborate with digital manufacturing subject matter experts to implement modern manufacturing technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and models.
• Experience adapting machine and equipment designs to meet production and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience participating in or leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, quality, and production teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics and manufacturing automation.
• Six Sigma, Red X, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Aerospace, aviation, or highly regulated manufacturing experience.
• Experience leveraging manufacturing data to drive operational improvements.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial , we connect talented professionals with organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace innovation. This opportunity offers a chance to work on a high-profile aircraft program while expanding your engineering expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive pay of $61.52 per hour
• Opportunity to support cutting-edge Gulfstream G400 aircraft technology
• Exposure to advanced aerospace manufacturing processes and technologies
• Hands-on involvement with automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing initiatives
• A culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
• Collaboration with industry-leading engineers and manufacturing professionals
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to the future of aviation

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: $61.52 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.

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

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