Design the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing as an Equipment & Tool Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Equipment & Tool Engineer for an exciting opportunity supporting the production of the world-renowned 787 Dreamliner program. If you're passionate about engineering innovation, software-driven manufacturing solutions, automation, and advanced production systems, this is your chance to help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing.

Position Details

• Job Title: Equipment & Tool Engineer
  
• Job Type: Full-Time Contract (12 Months)
  
• Location: North Charleston, SC 29418
  
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  
• Pay Rate: Starting at $71.63 per hour
  

Make an Impact on the Future of Flight

As an Equipment & Tool Engineer, you'll play a critical role in developing and supporting highly complex manufacturing systems, equipment, tooling, automation, and software solutions that power aerospace production. Working alongside cross-functional teams, you'll help optimize production systems, integrate advanced technologies, and ensure manufacturing operations remain efficient, reliable, and ready for the future.

This is an opportunity to combine engineering expertise, software development, automation, and manufacturing innovation while supporting one of the aerospace industry's most advanced aircraft programs.

What You'll Do

Engineer Advanced Production Solutions

• Develop program and project requirements for manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production systems.
  
• Design and implement complex equipment and tooling concepts to improve manufacturing performance.
  
• Analyze technical data and recommend innovative solutions involving automation, robotics, and digital technologies.
  
• Create and modify equipment and tooling definitions at the program level.
  

Develop & Support Production Software

• Architect, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications supporting production operations.
  
• Support desktop, cloud-based, and industrial manufacturing applications.
  
• Own software products throughout their lifecycle using DevSecOps principles.
  
• Learn and support the underlying production processes that drive aerospace manufacturing operations.
  

Drive Automation & System Integration

• Program, integrate, and troubleshoot automated manufacturing systems and industrial control technologies.
  
• Generate system specifications from manufacturing requirements.
  
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and procurement teams to develop and implement equipment solutions.
  
• Support equipment acquisition efforts, including requirements definition, bid evaluation, and implementation oversight.
  

Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with manufacturing, quality, safety, engineering, services, research, and technology teams.
  
• Interface directly with stakeholders and end users to ensure solutions meet operational needs.
  
• Lead production readiness reviews and support preventative maintenance and spare parts planning.
  
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, ergonomic, maintainability, and regulatory requirements.
  

Improve Manufacturing Performance

• Validate production readiness and contractual performance milestones.
  
• Implement workarounds and continuous improvement initiatives when necessary.
  
• Maintain equipment, software, hardware, and documentation configurations.
  
• Conduct asset utilization studies and provide recommendations for optimization.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
  
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
  
• Minimum of 2 years of software development experience.
  
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams.
  
• Excellent communication and project coordination abilities.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 9+ years of related engineering and technical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Experience working with two or more of the following technologies:
  
  
  
  • C++
    
  • C# / .NET
    
  • Golang (Go)
    
  • Python
    
  • Java
    
  • JavaScript
    
  • SQL or NoSQL databases
    
  • Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
    
  • Industrial Controls Programming
    
  • Industrial Control Systems Support
    
  
  
  
• Experience with containerization and container orchestration technologies.
  
• Knowledge of Linux, Unix, and Windows environments.
  
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
  
• Experience with 3D Metrology processes and/or Spatial Analyzer software.
  
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems and manufacturing applications.
  
• Experience supporting production systems within aerospace or advanced manufacturing environments.
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with industry-leading organizations driving innovation around the globe. In this role, you'll work on technologies that support one of the world's most sophisticated aerospace manufacturing programs while expanding your expertise in automation, software engineering, and advanced production systems.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay starting at $71.63 per hour
  
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing technologies
  
• Hands-on experience with automation, robotics, industrial controls, and software development
  
• Exposure to cloud-based and advanced digital manufacturing solutions
  
• Collaborative environment with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and technology experts
  
• Meaningful projects that directly impact aircraft production and delivery
  
• Professional growth through challenging, high-visibility engineering initiatives
  
• Experience supporting one of the aviation industry's most recognized aircraft programs
  

Ready to Engineer What's Next?

If you're an innovative engineer who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing, automation, software development, and aerospace technology, this opportunity was built for you.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help transform the future of aviation manufacturing. Your expertise can help drive the next generation of aerospace innovation from concept to production.



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