• Manufacturing Engineer

    PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. (San Antonio, TX)


    Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Build What’s Next in Aerospace

    **Location:** San Antonio, TX (Onsite) | **Payrate** : starting at $69.21

     

    Play a Key Role in Bringing Advanced Aerospace Systems to Life

     

    PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a **highly experienced Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly & Installation)** to support a major aerospace partner in San Antonio, TX. In this strategic role, you will serve as a **subject matter expert (SME)** in build integration, supporting complex producibility studies and guiding design changes through to final installation.

     

    This is your opportunity to directly influence the **design-to-production lifecycle** of advanced aerospace systems—working alongside top engineers and project stakeholders to ensure the seamless transition from concept to build.

    What You’ll Be Doing

    + **Lead build integration** efforts across multiple commodities, ensuring engineering changes are implemented efficiently and effectively.

    + Develop and optimize **manufacturing and installation plans** , with a focus on minimizing disruption and maximizing performance across systems.

    + Translate engineering designs into executable manufacturing processes, identifying and resolving complex technical challenges along the way.

    + Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, tooling, and quality teams to align on deliverables and schedules.

    + Serve as a trusted SME in **producibility analysis** , Lean Enterprise practices, and design validation processes.

    + Create and support **installation planning** on shipside, managing risk and resolving change-related issues proactively.

    + Champion **continuous improvement initiatives** , sharing best practices and supporting tool/process enhancements to drive efficiency.

     

    What You Bring

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree or higher in a **STEM discipline** (ABET-accredited) and **10+ years of related experience** , or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Minimum **5 years of experience** interpreting and working with **engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications** .

    + Minimum **5 years of experience** developing and supporting engineering technical data packages for aircraft manufacturing.

    + Minimum **5 years of experience** applying **technical writing skills** and collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams.

    + Proficiency in **CATIA** and strong understanding of manufacturing engineering workflows.

    + 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.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with **IVT (Integrated Visualization Tool)** .

    + Knowledge of **GoldEsp** or similar enterprise systems.

    + Previous **manufacturing engineering experience** in aerospace or defense environments.

    + Strong working knowledge of the **Microsoft Office Suite** .

     

    Your Next Chapter Starts Here

     

    If you’re ready to bring your deep technical expertise and problem-solving mindset to one of the most advanced manufacturing programs in aerospace, we want to hear from you.

     

    Exclusive Bonus Opportunity!

     

    A limited time bonus program is currently available for this role. Speak with your recruiter today to determine eligibility before it's gone! Offer expires September 30th, 2025.

    **Apply now** and help us build the future—one expertly integrated system at a time.

    **Pay Details:** $69.21 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

     

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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

    **Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.