• Manufacturing Engineer 3

    PDS Defense (Hazelwood, MO)


    Engineering

    **Manufacturing Engineer 3** Hazelwood, MO Posted: 1/16/2026

    Job Description

    Job ID#:

    215043

    Job Category:

    Engineering

    Position Type:

    Associate - W2

    Duration:

    26

    Shift:

    1

    Positions Available:

    3

     

    PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3, in Hazelwood, MO. Job ID#215043

    Job Description:

    Develops and implements production and tooling methodologies. Participates on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to integrate technical solutions across multiple disciplines. Develops, identifies and implements conceptual designs and maintains the program architecture for build. Leads and implements manufacturing plans. Conducts producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capability matches requirements. Assists in providing producibility information for inclusion in project plans and helps document producibility best practices. Analyzes design/build concepts to evaluate producible design/build definitions. Resolves technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost or schedule. Coordinates and implements new engineering principles, theories, advanced technologies and concepts. Validates and ensures production readiness of solutions to complex problems. Implements lean principles and technologies.

    Position Overview:

    We are looking for Experienced Manufacturing Engineers, with expertise in airplane subsystems, production readiness and composite fabrication. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient production of our world-class aerospace products, including advanced platforms for our Fighter Jet programs.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement manufacturing processes for air vehicle subsystems.

    • Ensure production readiness by identifying and mitigating risks, optimizing workflows, and enhancing operational efficiency.

    • Support operations by streamlining processes, improving quality, and ensuring timely delivery of products to our customers.

    • Utilize data analysis and engineering principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

    • Participate in design reviews and lead manufacturability and assembly decisions.

    Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

    • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

    • 5 + years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR 3+ years of work-related experience with a Masters Degree OR work-related experience with a PhD

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

    • B.S. or higher in Aerospace, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

    • Composite Fabrication experience

    • Experience supporting defense and/or aerospace customers

    • Experience with 3D model based instruction

    • Experience with any of the following: IVT, CREO, CATIA, NX, IPDM Teamcenter, MES, Gold, PrimeR, Aurora, VisVSA, DELMIA,

    • VisMockup, ProModel, FlexSim, 3D Printed Parts, Moonshine Shop, Maker Space, ImDev, ICIDO, Multi-Monitor Collaborative Rooms, Enterprise Standard Gated Process

    • Experience with Manufacturing Execution System Common Image (MESci)

    • Experience with CINCOM

    • Experience reviewing and approving other engineers' work (installation plans, tool orders, line stock checks, etc.)

    Education / Experience:

    Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

     

    Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum Security Clearance:

    No Clearance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

     

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

     

    VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled