Shape the Future of Aviation Manufacturing as a Manufacturing Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading innovator in the aviation industry to hire a Manufacturing Engineer  supporting the production of advanced  aircraft technology. If you're passionate about manufacturing excellence, process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on next-generation aerospace programs.

Join a team where your engineering expertise will help improve productivity, enhance quality, and drive innovation across critical aircraft manufacturing operations.

Position Details

• Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

• Job Type: Full-Time Contract (5 Months)

• Work Location: Onsite at customer facility in Savannah, GA

• PLEASE NOTE, THE PHYSICAL LOCATION FOR THIS POSITION IS SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. THERE WILL BE A 2-WEEK TRAINING CLASS IN FOLEY, ALABAMA, BUT THE WORK LOCATION WILL BE SAVANNAH GEORGIA.

• Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 5/40

• Pay Rate: $61.52 per hour

Make an Impact

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting aircraft production by developing efficient manufacturing processes, improving shop-floor operations, and implementing solutions that drive quality and productivity. From tooling design and process improvements to automation and data-driven decision-making, you'll help ensure the successful delivery of advanced aerospace technologies.

Your contributions will directly influence production performance, operational efficiency, and the success of a world-class aviation program.

What You'll Do

Manufacturing Process Development

• Develop, refine, and maintain manufacturing processes that support efficient, compliant production.

• Ensure manufacturing sequences and product builds meet all quality and EH&S requirements.

• Create and improve manufacturing documentation, including routings, bills of materials (BOMs), visual aids, and standard work instructions.

• Develop processes that support Statistical Process Control (SPC) and ongoing operational excellence.

Production Optimization

• Design and arrange tooling, machines, and manufacturing layouts to maximize efficiency.

• Recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing methods, assembly processes, and tooling solutions.

• Collaborate with design engineers to improve manufacturability and product performance.

• Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and models to identify opportunities for improvements.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Use data analytics, SPC, First Pass Yield (FPY), and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics to drive performance improvements.

• Lead and support corrective action investigations and problem-solving initiatives.

• Challenge existing processes and identify innovative solutions that reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity.

• Participate in PFMEA development and Control Plan implementation.

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

• Support process upgrades involving robotics, automation, and digital manufacturing solutions.

• Participate in tooling design reviews to improve manufacturability and reduce production costs.

• Collaborate with digital manufacturing subject matter experts to implement modern manufacturing technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and models.

• Experience adapting machine and equipment designs to meet production and manufacturing requirements.

• Experience participating in or leading continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, quality, and production teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics and manufacturing automation.

• Six Sigma, Red X, or similar process improvement methodologies.

• Understanding of project management principles and practices.

• Aerospace, aviation, or highly regulated manufacturing experience.

• Experience leveraging manufacturing data to drive operational improvements.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace innovation. This opportunity offers a chance to work on a high-profile aircraft program while expanding your engineering expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive pay of $61.52 per hour

• Opportunity to support cutting-edge Gulfstream G400 aircraft technology

• Exposure to advanced aerospace manufacturing processes and technologies

• Hands-on involvement with automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing initiatives

• A culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence

• Collaboration with industry-leading engineers and manufacturing professionals

• Meaningful work that contributes directly to the future of aviation

Ready to Elevate Your Engineering Career?

If you're a results-driven Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on solving complex production challenges and driving continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help build the future of aviation. Your expertise can power the next generation of aerospace manufacturing excellence.

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