Supplier Manufacturing Engineer

PDS Tech, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Supplier Manufacturing Engineer position in El Segundo, CA, is a full-time, 12-month contract on-site role. You will work with sub-tier suppliers to fabricate tooling and collaborate with program management, engineering, and procurement to meet requirements.

Role combines manufacturing engineering, supplier management, quality, and problem‑solving to influence performance from requirements through delivery, with strong emphasis on communication and cross‑functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with technical documentation and writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with 3D CAD software.
• Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross‑functional engineering and business teams.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with sub‑tier suppliers to manage the fabrication and delivery of tooling.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, subcontracts/procurement, functional management, and supplier management teams to ensure procurements meet or exceed internal and external customer requirements.
• Define supplier statements of work in alignment with contract requirements, policies, processes, and supplier quality standards.
• Support maintenance of the approved tooling supplier list and periodically review supplier performance.
• Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting through established tool deviation and quality assurance processes.
• Evaluate supplier nonconformances, negative performance trends, and failures.
• Perform root cause analysis and support the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage source inspection activities and coordinate with customers as required.
• Verify End Item Data Packages within QTIS are complete prior to shipment.
• Review manufacturing Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) before shipment.
• Utilize supplier performance databases and quality management system assessment tools to evaluate and document supplier capabilities.
• Partner across functions to maintain quality, compliance, schedule performance, and manufacturing excellence.

Skills

GD&T

Documentation & writing

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

3D CAD software

Job description

Supplier Manufacturing Engineer

Take your engineering expertise beyond the drawing board and help turn complex aerospace designs into precision-built reality.

Location: El Segundo, CA 90245
Job Type: Full-Time | 12-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday‑Friday | 9/80 Schedule
Pay Rate: $44.65 per hour
Work Location: On‑site in El Segundo, CA

Engineer Quality. Strengthen Suppliers. Make an Impact.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry, to hire a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer supporting the El Segundo Tooling team.

As a member of the Offsite Fabrication department, you'll work directly with sub‑tier suppliers to help manage the successful fabrication of critical tooling. This role combines manufacturing engineering, supplier management, quality, and problem‑solving, giving you the opportunity to influence performance from initial requirements through final delivery.

If you enjoy working across engineering, procurement, quality, and supplier teams to solve manufacturing challenges and keep complex projects moving forward, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer, you'll:

• Work directly with sub‑tier suppliers to manage the fabrication and delivery of tooling.
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, subcontracts/procurement, functional management, and supplier management teams to ensure procurements meet or exceed internal and external customer requirements.
• Define supplier statements of work in alignment with contract requirements, policies, processes, and supplier quality standards.
• Support maintenance of the approved tooling supplier list and periodically review supplier performance.
• Manage supplier requests for waivers, deviations, and discrepancy reporting through established tool deviation and quality assurance processes.
• Evaluate supplier nonconformances, negative performance trends, and failures.
• Perform root cause analysis and support the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage source inspection activities and coordinate with customers as required.
• Verify End Item Data Packages within QTIS are complete prior to shipment.
• Review manufacturing Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) before shipment.
• Utilize supplier performance databases and quality management system assessment tools to evaluate and document supplier capabilities.
• Partner across functions to maintain quality, compliance, schedule performance, and manufacturing excellence.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with technical documentation and writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with 3D CAD software.
• Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross‑functional engineering and business teams.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Standout candidates may also bring:

• An advanced degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience working with composites.
• Supplier audit or assessment experience.
• Root Cause Analysis training or experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience or certification.
• Previous experience in aerospace, defense, tooling, supplier quality, or supplier manufacturing engineering environments.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities to contribute to some of the aviation and aerospace industry's most exciting programs.

This opportunity offers:

• Competitive pay of $44.65 per hour
• A full‑time, 12‑month contract opportunity
• A desirable 9/80 work schedule
• Direct exposure to aerospace tooling and supplier manufacturing operations
• The opportunity to collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement, program management, and supplier teams
• Hands‑on experience addressing real‑world supplier and manufacturing challenges
• A professional environment that values quality, accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence

This isn't just about reviewing supplier performance. It's about becoming a key engineering partner who helps ensure the tooling behind sophisticated aerospace programs is manufactured to the right standards, at the right quality, and ready when it's needed.

Ready to Engineer the Next Step in Your Career?

If you're a manufacturing‑focused engineer who enjoys solving problems, working directly with suppliers, and driving quality from concept through delivery, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

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: $44.65 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 the 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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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

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.