Engineer the Future of Flight: Manufacturing Engineer Opportunity in Advanced Aerospace Systems

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and aerospace industry to find an innovative Manufacturing Engineer who is ready to make an impact on highly sophisticated hardware supporting critical Space and Sea applications. If you're passionate about advanced manufacturing, process improvement, and engineering excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies that support life support and thermal control systems.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Windsor Locks, CT
Job Type: Full-Time | 12-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift (5/40 Schedule)
Pay Rate: $45.15 per hour

Make Your Mark on Mission-Critical Technology

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for complex assemblies, including heat exchangers, pumps, fans, and pressurized accumulators. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, quality, reliability, and performance while driving continuous improvement across the production environment.

This is more than an engineering role. It's an opportunity to help build technologies that support demanding aerospace and maritime applications where precision and innovation matter most.

What You'll Do

Manufacturing Process Development

• Develop and implement manufacturing methods and processes to support production readiness and operational goals.
• Design and document manufacturing sequences for complex assembly, disassembly, repair, and fabrication operations.
• Define equipment requirements and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and performance.
• Author detailed manufacturing assembly documentation and conceptual tooling designs.

Technical Leadership & Problem Solving

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams and external suppliers.
• Lead and support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and non-conformance resolution efforts.
• Review engineering drawings and concepts to identify producibility concerns and recommend design improvements.
• Support manufacturing process reviews and technical presentations for leadership teams.

Continuous Improvement & Quality

• Drive initiatives that improve product quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Apply manufacturing best practices related to fabrication, tooling, assembly, and quality control.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and process optimization projects.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on operational excellence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate within Integrated Product Development (IPD) teams to support product development and manufacturing objectives.
• Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Contribute to customer-focused initiatives, process certifications, and manufacturing excellence programs.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements and quality standards.
• Lead and support sustainability and safety improvement initiatives.
• Prepare cost estimates, project schedules, procedures, work instructions, and policy documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, process development, or production engineering initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD modeling and design software, such as Creo.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Experience with machining, welding, brazing, and fabrication processes.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
• Experience using continuous improvement methodologies and tools, including:
  • DMAIC
  • Shainin Red X
  • Taguchi Design of Experiments
  • Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagrams
  • Fault Tree Analysis
• Previous experience supporting Life Support and/or Thermal Control hardware highly preferred.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage suppliers, team members, and senior leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting talented professionals with industry-leading organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace innovation. When you join our team, you'll gain:

• Competitive pay at $45.15 per hour
• Opportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace and mission-critical technologies
• Hands-on experience with complex engineering challenges and innovative manufacturing solutions
• Collaborative environment that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
• Exposure to industry-leading engineering practices and technologies
• Professional growth opportunities through high-visibility projects
• Dedicated support from a team committed to your success
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on products that support critical Space and Sea applications

Take Your Engineering Career to New Heights

If you're a driven Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, improving processes, and developing innovative manufacturing solutions, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial in helping build the advanced technologies that power the future of aerospace, defense, and beyond.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
 

Pay Details: $45.15 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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