Engineer the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer | Ridley Park, PA

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation industry innovator to find an experienced Manufacturing Engineer ready to tackle complex challenges, drive production excellence, and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing.

If you're a strategic problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of engineering, production, and innovation, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on advanced aerospace programs while working alongside some of the industry's brightest minds.

Make an Impact

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in transforming engineering concepts into manufacturable solutions. You'll lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), optimize manufacturing plans, resolve complex technical challenges, and help ensure world-class production performance from concept through execution.

Your expertise will directly influence product quality, production efficiency, and the successful delivery of innovative aerospace solutions.

Location: Ridley Park, PA

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (5 Months)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay Rate Starting at : $72.53  per hour

What You'll Do

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in analyzing product development strategies, producibility studies, and manufacturing approaches.
  
• Refine, validate, coordinate, and implement conceptual manufacturing designs.
  
• Manage program architecture and build strategies to support production goals.
  
• Develop comprehensive manufacturing plans and drive continuous optimization initiatives.
  
• Conduct complex producibility and variation analyses to ensure manufacturing capabilities align with product requirements.
  
• Identify, investigate, and resolve complex technical and production-related challenges.
  
• Serve as a project manager to ensure contract requirements, design criteria, specifications, and schedule commitments are achieved.
  
• Support the development of advanced design solutions and evaluate new product and business opportunities.
  
• Apply Lean Enterprise methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
  
• Document and communicate manufacturing best practices across teams and programs.
  
• Mentor and guide engineering professionals through structured knowledge-sharing and development efforts.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
  

Required Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who bring:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
  
• Typically 9+ years of related engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Strong background in aerospace, manufacturing, production engineering, or complex industrial environments.
  
• Experience leading technical projects, engineering initiatives, or Integrated Product Teams.
  
• Expertise in manufacturing planning, producibility analysis, and process optimization.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
  
• Experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
• Reliable attendance and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

Highly qualified candidates may also possess:

• Master's degree with 7+ years of related experience or PhD with 4+ years of related experience.
  
• ABET-accredited engineering degree.
  
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
  
• Knowledge of Lean Enterprise principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
  
• Experience supporting complex aircraft, defense, or advanced manufacturing programs.
  
• Demonstrated success mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional teams.
  
• Strong understanding of production systems, tooling philosophies, and manufacturing process capability analysis.
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect exceptional talent with opportunities that help define the future of aerospace innovation.

When you join this team, you'll benefit from:

• Outstanding compensation starting at $72.53 per hour.
  
• The chance to work with a recognized leader in the aviation industry.
  
• Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies and complex engineering programs.
  
• A collaborative environment where innovation, expertise, and continuous improvement are valued.
  
• Opportunities to influence large-scale manufacturing initiatives and strategic business decisions.
  
• Professional growth through challenging projects and engagement with top engineering talent.
  
• Meaningful work that contributes to the development and delivery of advanced aerospace solutions used around the world.
  

Ready to Elevate Your Engineering Career?

If you're a results-driven Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for innovation, production excellence, and solving complex technical challenges, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in helping a leading aviation organization build the next generation of aerospace products and manufacturing excellence.



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