Manufacturing Engineer

Drive Innovation in Aerospace as a Manufacturing Engineer!

Location : Rockford, IL 61125

Schedule : Monday-Friday | 1st Shift : 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Job Type : Full-time | 12-Month Contract

Pay Rate : $35.00 - $45.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Shape the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team, partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of supporting maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations - driving continuous improvement, enhancing production efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. Your expertise will directly contribute to the performance and reliability of cutting-edge aerospace products.

What You'll Do

Collaborate closely with customer manufacturing engineers on the shop floor to support aerospace product manufacturing.

Review and improve job instructions, tooling usage, and assembly processes for maximum efficiency and compliance.

Update and maintain detailed work instructions to reflect current engineering standards and practices.

Design, modify, and procure tooling as needed to support evolving production requirements.

Serve as an on-site technical liaison, providing guidance to operators and supporting teams to resolve issues and streamline workflow.

Ensure manufacturing processes align with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

4-8 years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering.

Strong understanding of tooling, assembly processes, and job instruction development.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

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 in aerospace MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) operations.

Proficiency with process documentation, tooling design, and shop-floor collaboration.

Hands-on experience with lean principles or process optimization.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial , we connect top engineering talent with world-class aerospace innovators. You'll join a collaborative environment where your technical expertise and creativity drive real impact. We offer competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and the chance to work on technologies that define the future of flight.

Take Your Engineering Career to New Heights

Join us and play a key role in advancing aerospace manufacturing excellence. Apply today to become a Manufacturing Engineer with PDS Tech Commercial and help shape what's next in aviation.

Pay Details : $25.00 to $45.00 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.

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