Liaison Engineer – Lead High Level Factory-Floor Engineering in a World-Class Aerospace Environment

Job Title: Liaison Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time; Consultant (10 Months)
Location: Everett, Seattle, Auburn, Renton, WA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, First Shift (7 AM–4 PM); may rotate to additional shifts
Pay Rate Starting at : $79.98 per hour
Work Environment: Fully onsite; hands-on, factory support
Note: This is a non managerial, non leadership role. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

About the Role

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Consultant Level 5 Liaison Engineer to support a leading organization in the aerospace industry. In this role, you will act as the primary engineering presence on the production floor—translating design intent into real-time solutions that ensure aircraft structures are built safely, efficiently, and to exact specification.

This position is ideal for seasoned engineers who excel in fast-paced manufacturing environments, enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, and thrive in hands-on, factory-floor engineering roles.

What You’ll Do

As a senior-level Liaison Engineer, you will play a critical role supporting daily production operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Performing root cause analyses and developing engineering dispositions for production non conformances.

• Applying deep knowledge of design principles to resolve product and process issues throughout the lifecycle.

• Investigating technical, operational, and quality concerns to develop final engineering solutions.

• Identifying and documenting deviations that could impact design intent, safety, or performance, and driving corresponding resolutions.

• Leading product and process improvement initiatives.

• Supporting Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and contributing to design reviews.

• Representing engineering through initial build, production, and post production phases.

• Ensuring supplier and build partner compliance with engineering and quality standards.

• Developing customer correspondence in support of safe operation and maintenance.

• Participating in on site repair and accident investigation teams.

• Evaluating structural damage or modifications and determining safe jacking and shoring requirements.

• Designing interim structural repairs supported by static strength analysis.

• Creating non-destructive test (NDT) procedures, tools, and standards.

This role involves daily exposure to active factory environments, including aircraft interiors, stairs, noise, chemical handling, and real-time production operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program.

• 14+ years of experience in structures, systems, design, or production engineering.

• Current or prior MRB experience within the last two years.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work onsite full time and rotate shifts as needed.

• 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.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in aerospace engineering at a senior level.

• Hands-on experience with materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll bring your expertise to a highly respected aerospace environment where your engineering decisions guide critical production outcomes. You will benefit from:

• Competitive top-tier compensation.

• A hands-on role supporting advanced aerospace manufacturing.

• The opportunity to influence product safety, quality, and efficiency.

• A collaborative culture that values problem-solving, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Participation in a structured, multi shift training rotation that enhances cross-site engineering exposure.

This is a chance to apply your deep technical experience in a role where your impact is immediate and highly visible.

Take the Next Step

If you’re a seasoned engineer who thrives in dynamic factory environments and excels at solving complex technical challenges, we encourage you to apply today.

Bring your expertise to a team where your engineering leadership directly supports the success of major aerospace programs.

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