Engineer the Future of Manufacturing – Join as a Manufacturing Engineer in Aerospace

Location: Bohemia, NY
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (18 Months)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Pay Rate: $75.56 per hour

Turn Innovation into Reality on the Production Floor

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a driven Manufacturing Engineer. In this role, you’ll bridge the gap between design and production—developing smarter processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring high-quality manufacturing outcomes in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and optimizing production systems, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Define and solve technical challenges across manufacturing, assembly, and testing environments
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and continuous process improvements
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to enhance product manufacturability
• Develop production workflows and optimize sequencing of operations
• Prepare cost estimates and analyze production cost drivers
• Support facility layouts and equipment integration for manufacturing processes
• Design tools, fixtures, and gauges using SolidWorks or similar software
• Leverage 3D printing to create innovative fixtures and tooling solutions
• Develop detailed assembly work instructions and operator guides
• Program laser printing systems and create related process documentation
• Utilize RLPM tools to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and build plans
• Maintain production routers and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Partner with quality teams and suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues
• Conduct compliance reviews to ensure adherence to customer and regulatory requirements
• Lead process optimization initiatives using PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and RCCA methodologies
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput and First Pass Yield

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in fast-paced and/or highly regulated aerospace or manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting machine operations, tooling/fixture design, and production processes
• Familiarity with CNC programming concepts and manufacturing workflows
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of PFMEA, SPC, RCCA, control plans, and configuration control practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead initiatives independently
• 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:

• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or production environments
• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks
• Familiarity with continuous improvement frameworks and lean methodologies

Why Join Us

• Innovate at Scale: Play a key role in optimizing aerospace manufacturing processes
• Hands-On Impact: See your solutions implemented directly on the production floor
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside engineering, quality, and operations experts
• Advanced Tools & Technology: Utilize modern tools including 3D printing and advanced manufacturing systems
• Career Growth: Expand your expertise in a high-demand, high-impact field
• Competitive Pay: Strong hourly rate with a consistent weekday schedule

Ready to Build What’s Next?

If you’re ready to apply your engineering expertise to real-world manufacturing challenges and drive meaningful improvements, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing.

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