Become a Subject Matter Expert in Aerospace Manufacturing as a Manufacturing Engineer!

Pay Rate: $51.02/hr

Location South Bend, IN

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking Manufacturing Engineers to support  Aerospace's Wheel & Braking Systems operation. In this role, you'll serve as a process owner for High Temperature Furnaces, helping ensure equipment reliability, manufacturing compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement within a critical aerospace manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy hands-on manufacturing, problem-solving, equipment reliability, and working directly with production teams.

 Required Candidate Qualifications

Candidates must have:

 Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting experience

 Cause Identification / FMEA experience

 Familiarity with:

• PLCs
  
• DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
  
• HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems
  

 Ability to:

• Climb stairs and ladders
  
• Walk several miles throughout a shift
  
• Work in warm industrial environments (80-100°F)
  
• Perform hands-on technical work
  

 Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

What You'll Do

 Manufacturing Process Ownership

• Become the subject matter expert for High Temperature Furnace operations
  
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet operational and quality requirements
  
• Support equipment performance, process compliance, and operational readiness
  

 Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting

• Analyze equipment issues and drive corrective actions
  
• Assist with fault diagnosis and emergency operating procedures
  
• Monitor and analyze process data to ensure specification compliance
  
• Improve equipment reliability and operational performance
  

 Training & Leadership

• Train, mentor, certify, and support operators and technicians
  
• Audit manufacturing processes and operator performance
  
• Ensure work instructions and procedures are properly followed
  

 Continuous Improvement

• Support FMEA and root cause investigations
  
• Drive technical solutions to improve productivity and performance
  
• Participate in outage planning and maintenance coordination
  
• Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvements
  

 Project & Operations Support

• Coordinate equipment readiness activities
  
• Assist with project planning and execution
  
• Support maintenance scheduling and manufacturing planning
  
• Approve and audit completed work
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering experience
  
• Chemical Engineering experience
  
• Manufacturing engineering background
  
• Facilities management experience
  
• SAP and/or Operating System (HOS) experience
  
• CAD system proficiency
  
• Project management experience
  
• Experience leading and mentoring others
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  

What Makes You a Great Fit

•  Hands-on engineering mindset
  
•  Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
  
•  Experience with industrial equipment and controls
  
•  Knowledge of PLC, DCS, and HMI systems
  
•  Root cause analysis and FMEA expertise
  
•  Ability to work independently and lead initiatives
  
• Strong communication and training abilities
  
•  Passion for continuous improvement
  

Why Join Us?

•  $51.02/hr pay rate
  
•  Opportunity to become a manufacturing process owner and technical expert
  
• Work in advanced aerospace manufacturing
  
•  Hands-on engineering environment
  
•  Strong career growth and development opportunities
  
•  High-impact role supporting critical aerospace products
  

Apply Today!

If you have experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment troubleshooting, FMEA, PLC/DCS/HMI systems, and industrial operations, we want to hear from you.

Join PDS Tech Commercial and help drive operational excellence, equipment reliability, and manufacturing success in Aerospace's world-class production environment.



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