Manufacturing Engineering

PDS Tech, Inc.; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave including sick leave

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the 2nd shift to support aerospace hardware production on the Windsor Locks shop floor and lab. You will help develop manufacturing methods, write assembly instructions, and provide hands-on engineering support to operators and technicians on critical life support hardware.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, strong collaboration with quality and engineering, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a regulated aerospace

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, shop-floor, or lab.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain mechanical manufacturing methods used in production environments.
• Create and update detailed manufacturing assembly instructions for technicians and production personnel.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to production operators and lab teams during hardware assembly activities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with EH&S and quality requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing operations

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SAP

Solumina

Job description

Engineer the Future of Space Exploration – Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift)

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation and aerospace industry innovator to find a talented Manufacturing Engineer who is ready to make a lasting impact. This is your opportunity to support the production and assembly of critical mechanical hardware used in life support and thermal control systems for Orion and Artemis missions. If you're passionate about hands-on engineering, continuous improvement, and contributing to groundbreaking aerospace programs, we want to hear from you.

Position Details

• Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
• Job Type: Full-Time Contract (6 Months)
• Location: Windsor Locks, CT
• Schedule: 2nd Shift, 5x40
• Pay Rate: $45.15 per hour
• US Citizenship required due to Government regulations**

Your Impact

As a 2nd Shift Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer, you'll serve as a key technical resource supporting manufacturing operations on the shop floor and in the lab. You'll help ensure mission-critical aerospace hardware is built efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. Your expertise will directly contribute to hardware that supports some of the most ambitious space exploration programs in history.

What You'll Do

Manufacturing & Process Support

• Develop, refine, and maintain mechanical manufacturing methods used in production environments.
• Create and update detailed manufacturing assembly instructions for technicians and production personnel.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to production operators and lab teams during hardware assembly activities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with all environmental, health, safety, and quality requirements.

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate and resolve assembly and manufacturing issues as they arise.
• Support troubleshooting efforts for hardware challenges encountered during production and testing.
• Identify opportunities to improve build quality, reduce rework, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Review production challenges with technicians and recommend process improvements, tooling enhancements, or fixture modifications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with production, quality, engineering, and operations teams to support daily manufacturing objectives.
• Address producibility concerns and ensure hardware builds meet engineering and customer requirements.
• Support work order tracking and production status management through MRP/ERP systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with relevant engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in a manufacturing, laboratory, or shop-floor environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting mechanical production, assembly, or manufacturing operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technicians, engineers, quality teams, and leadership.
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems such as SAP, Solumina, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative during off-shift operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace, aviation, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Background developing manufacturing processes, assembly procedures, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Experience supporting mechanical hardware builds and complex assembly operations.
• Knowledge of shop-floor manufacturing best practices and quality standards.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional talent with industry-leading organizations shaping the future of aviation and aerospace. This role offers more than a paycheck—it offers the opportunity to contribute to technology that supports human space exploration and next-generation aerospace innovation.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay at $45.15 per hour
• Experience supporting high-profile aerospace and space exploration programs
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and engineering practices
• A collaborative culture where innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving are highly valued
• Opportunities to enhance your technical expertise through challenging and meaningful projects
• The chance to work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and industry leaders
• A dynamic environment where your ideas can directly influence manufacturing success

Take Your Engineering Career to New Heights

If you're a driven Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a hands-on production environment and wants to contribute to groundbreaking aerospace programs, this opportunity is for you.

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: $45.15 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.