Manufacturing Engineer

Shape the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing

Bring Innovation to the Factory Floor and Help Build the Next Generation of Aircraft

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire a Manufacturing Engineer for a dynamic opportunity in Palmdale, California . If you're an engineering professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, improving manufacturing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, this is your chance to contribute to some of the most advanced aerospace programs in the world.

Join a team where engineering excellence, innovation, and teamwork come together to transform designs into reality.

Position Details

• Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Associate Manufacturing Engineer)
• Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract
• Location: Palmdale, CA 93550
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Shift: Ability to work 1st Shift (5:00 AM-3:30 PM) and/or other schedules as required
• Pay Rate: $35.71 per hour

Make an Impact

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll serve as a critical link between engineering design and production execution. Your expertise will help ensure products are built efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards. Working alongside skilled aerospace professionals, you'll influence manufacturing processes that support cutting-edge aircraft and aerospace technologies.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure manufacturing methods align with design requirements and program objectives.
• Provide guidance on design concepts to support efficient and practical manufacturing solutions.
• Participate in tool design reviews to improve manufacturability, reduce build times, and lower production costs.
• Define and optimize manufacturing sequences and workflows for product builds.
• Investigate non-conforming products and implement corrective actions to improve quality and performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve producibility, affordability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide liaison support between manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Support integrated assembly processes involving electrical, hydraulic, fuel, fluid, and propulsion systems.
• Analyze manufacturing challenges and develop innovative technical solutions.
• Serve as a technical representative and advocate for manufacturing best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering , Aerospace Engineering , or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple levels of leadership, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to work onsite in Palmdale, CA.
• Ability to work 1st shift (5:00 AM-3:30 PM) and/or other schedules as business needs require.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work extended periods at a computer workstation, up to 10 hours during a shift.
• Occasional standing and movement within manufacturing environments.
• Ability to traverse production areas, tooling platforms, stairs, ladders, and work stands while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Occasional entry into confined spaces as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with CATIA or similar CAD/model-based engineering software.
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies.
• Exposure to aerospace or complex manufacturing environments.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with industry-leading organizations where they can make a meaningful impact. When you join this opportunity, you'll benefit from:

• Experience with a globally recognized aerospace and defense industry leader.
• Opportunities to work on advanced aviation technologies and innovative manufacturing programs.
• Exposure to complex engineering challenges that accelerate professional growth.
• A collaborative environment that values teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive pay and valuable industry experience.
• The chance to contribute to products and technologies that help shape the future of flight.

This is more than an engineering position. It's an opportunity to build technical expertise, collaborate with top industry talent, and play a key role in bringing aerospace innovations from concept to production.

Ready to Launch Your Engineering Career?

If you're passionate about manufacturing excellence, process improvement, and solving real-world engineering challenges, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in helping drive the future of aerospace manufacturing and innovation.

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: $35.71 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

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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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