Drive Quality Excellence Across Aerospace Production as an Engineering Associate!

Pay Rate: $50.00/hr
 

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a detail-oriented Engineering Associate to support aerospace manufacturing operations by performing Verification of Build (VOB) activities across multiple product lines, including heat exchangers, coolers, fans, actuators, and vapor cycle machines.

This role is ideal for a quality professional with strong auditing, problem-solving, and manufacturing process experience who enjoys working closely with engineering and production teams to ensure products meet stringent aerospace quality requirements.

What You'll Do

Verification of Build (VOB)

• Conduct Verification of Build activities across multiple aerospace product lines

• Verify manufacturing processes align with engineering requirements and specifications

• Identify and document process deviations or quality concerns

 Drawing & Process Review

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T

• Review manufacturing documentation, process flow diagrams, and quality records

• Support compliance with aerospace and customer requirements

 Auditing & Quality Assurance

• Perform process and manufacturing audits

• Evaluate production activities for compliance with established quality standards

• Support corrective and preventive action initiatives

 Quality & Process Improvement

• Utilize problem-solving methodologies to investigate quality issues

• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations

 Engineering & Production Support

• Assist engineers with technical assignments and quality-related projects

• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering teams

• Support process validation and production readiness activities

 Systems & Documentation

• Utilize SAP to review, update, and maintain quality records

• Prepare reports and documentation to support audits, inspections, and quality initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering support, or a related field

• Strong knowledge of:

  • PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

  • Process Flow Diagrams

  • Engineering drawings and GD&T

• Auditing experience

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Experience using SAP

• Ability to work independently under general supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing experience

• Experience conducting Verification of Build (VOB) activities

• Familiarity with:

  • NADCAP special processes

  • Quality system requirements

  • Manufacturing process validation

• Experience supporting products such as:

  • Heat exchangers

  • Fans

  • Coolers

  • Actuators

  • Vapor cycle machines

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll support critical aerospace manufacturing programs where quality and precision are essential. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and manufacturing professionals while contributing to products that support some of the industry's most demanding applications.

What You'll Gain

Competitive pay at $50/hr
Exposure to advanced aerospace manufacturing processes
Opportunity to support multiple product lines and technologies
Collaborative engineering and quality environment
Hands-on involvement in audits, quality verification, and process improvement
Professional growth within aerospace manufacturing and quality systems

Apply Today!

If you have experience with PFMEA, GD&T, audits, SAP, and manufacturing quality processes, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Quality Engineering Technician, helping ensure aerospace products meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.

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