Be the Engineering Voice on the Factory Floor. Help Build the Future of Flight.

Now Hiring: Liaison Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire experienced Liaison Engineers who are passionate about solving complex manufacturing challenges and turning engineering designs into flying realities.

If you're an engineer who thrives in fast-paced production environments, enjoys hands-on problem solving, and wants to work directly where aircraft are built, this opportunity offers a unique chance to make an immediate impact on advanced commercial aviation programs.

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)

Pay Rate: Starting at $62.57 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Shift rotation may be required)

Locations (100% Onsite):

• Portland, OR
  
• Renton, WA
  
• Auburn, WA
  
• Frederickson, WA
  

Turn Engineering Expertise into Production Success

As a Liaison Engineer, you'll serve as the critical connection between design engineering and manufacturing operations. Working directly on the factory floor, you'll help resolve production challenges, support aircraft builds, and ensure engineering requirements are successfully translated into safe, high-quality products.

Your work will directly influence aircraft quality, manufacturing efficiency, and operational excellence while supporting some of the most advanced aviation programs in the industry.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Analyze and resolve production non-conformances through engineering evaluation and root cause analysis
  
• Develop engineering dispositions and corrective actions for manufacturing issues
  
• Apply aircraft design principles to support product and process improvements
  
• Investigate technical, operational, manufacturing, and quality concerns throughout the product lifecycle
  
• Identify deviations that may affect safety, quality, or design intent and develop resolution plans
  
• Participate in engineering design reviews and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
  
• Represent engineering throughout production and post-production activities
  
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and build partners
  
• Support supplier compliance with engineering and quality standards
  
• Develop technical communications supporting continued safe operation and maintenance
  
• Participate in aircraft repair activities, accident investigations, and product support efforts
  
• Analyze structural damage and modifications to determine appropriate repair methods
  
• Design interim structural repairs and perform static strength assessments
  
• Develop non-destructive testing procedures, standards, and tools
  

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited (or equivalent) institution
  
• 9+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  
  
  
  • Structures Engineering
    
  • Systems Engineering
    
  • Design Engineering
    
  • Production Engineering
    
  
  
  
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams
  
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and develop practical production solutions
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment
  

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Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following qualifications will stand out:

• 9+ years of Material Review Board (MRB) experience related to aircraft structures or systems
  
• Prior Engineering MRB Certification
  
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and materials
  
• Aerospace or commercial aircraft production support experience
  
• Knowledge of aircraft structural repairs and airworthiness requirements
  
• Experience supporting factory operations and production issue resolution
  

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite and offers substantial hands-on involvement in aircraft production.

You'll regularly work in:

• Aircraft manufacturing facilities
  
• Active production environments
  
• Areas with elevated noise levels
  
• Aircraft assembly and build locations
  
• Industrial settings requiring movement around stairs, platforms, and manufacturing equipment
  

This role also includes participation in an approximately 9-month training rotation program, which may involve:

• First, second, or third shift assignments
  
• Weekend work and overtime when required
  
• Travel between production locations
  
• Exposure to multiple manufacturing environments and aircraft programs
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with innovative organizations that are shaping the future of aviation. This opportunity places you at the center of aircraft manufacturing, where you'll help solve real-world engineering challenges while working alongside experienced professionals dedicated to safety, quality, and innovation.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive pay starting at $62.57 per hour
  
• Opportunity to support a global leader in aviation manufacturing
  
• Hands-on involvement in aircraft production and delivery
  
• Exposure to complex engineering challenges and advanced manufacturing technologies
  
• Collaborative environment with experienced engineering and production professionals
  
• Opportunities to expand your technical expertise and aerospace knowledge
  
• Meaningful work that directly affects aircraft quality, safety, and performance
  
• A culture centered on innovation, teamwork, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
  

Take Your Engineering Career Beyond the Drawing Board

If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys solving problems on the factory floor, collaborating with production teams, and making a direct impact on aircraft manufacturing, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Liaison Engineer. Help transform engineering designs into world-class aircraft and play a vital role in advancing the future of aviation.

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