Build the Future of Flight as a Manufacturing Engineer, help Shape How Aircraft Are Built—and Perform at Their Best 

Location: Savannah, GA | Payrate: $55/hour | Schedule: 1st shift, 6am to 4:30pm 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire a Manufacturing Engineer who’s ready to turn engineering concepts into world-class production reality. In this role, you’ll drive efficiency, quality, and innovation across manufacturing processes that directly impact how aircraft components are built, assembled, and delivered. 

What You’ll Do 

You won’t just support manufacturing—you’ll improve, optimize, and redefine it. 

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, production methods, and workflows  

• Develop detailed manufacturing plans, including sequence of operations and assembly methodologies  

• Author clear, precise work instructions to drive efficiency and achieve zero-defect outcomes  

• Create and maintain MBOMs in systems like SAP, Solumina, or Corridor to ensure accurate production builds  

• Conduct productibility studies from engineering drawings to enhance manufacturability  

• Partner with Engineering on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives  

• Lead technical studies and prepare recommendations for tooling, equipment, and production improvements  

• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste and improve performance  

• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions, including rework instructions  

• Support supplier evaluations, make-or-buy decisions, and vendor issue resolution  

• Utilize data analysis and statistical methods to forecast manufacturing needs and performance  

• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement projects across multiple teams  

• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and sustainability standards  

• Audit processes and outputs to maintain adherence to procedures and continuous improvement goals  

What You Bring 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)  

• Minimum 18 months of experience in manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical role  

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, blueprint reading, and shop math  

• Experience with systems such as SAP, CATIA, Solumina, or similar tools  

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles  

• Ability to independently analyze problems and implement effective solutions  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher  

• Experience in aerospace or aviation manufacturing environments  

• Familiarity with engineering configuration control and production systems  

Why Join Us? 

This is your opportunity to do meaningful work in a high-impact, high-precision industry. 

• Innovate with Purpose: Help build and improve the systems that keep aviation moving forward  

• Collaborative Excellence: Work alongside top engineers, operations leaders, and innovators  

• Growth & Development: Expand your technical and leadership skills in a dynamic environment  

• Continuous Improvement Culture: Be empowered to challenge processes and drive real change  

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a strong compensation package, benefits, and career advancement opportunities  

Take Your Engineering Career to New Heights 

If you’re driven by problem-solving, process improvement, and seeing your work come to life on the production floor, this is your moment. 

Apply today and help engineer the future of aviation. 

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