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PDS Defense

Manufacturing Engineer 3

PDS Defense, St Louis

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Manufacturing Engineer 3 Berkeley, MO Posted: 8/12/2025

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Job Description

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Job ID#:

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212548

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Job Category:

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Engineering

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Position Type:

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Associate - W2

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Duration:

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52

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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 3, in Berkeley, MO. Job ID#212548

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Job Description:

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We are looking for Experienced Manufacturing Engineers, with expertise in airplane subsystems, production readiness, and delivery center flyaway operations. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient production of our world-class aerospace products, including advanced platforms for our Air Proprietary programs.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement manufacturing processes for airplane subsystems.

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

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

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

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Participate in design reviews and provide input on manufacturability and assembly considerations.

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This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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-Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

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-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

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Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

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Experience supporting defense and/or aerospace customers

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Experience with 3D model based instruction

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Experience with any of the following: IVT, CREO, CATIA, MES, Gold, PrimeR, Aurora, VisVSA, DELMIA, VisMockup, ProModel, FlexSim, 3D Printed Parts, Moonshine Shop, Maker Space, ImDev, ICIDO, Multi- Monitor Collaborative Rooms

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Experience with Manufacturing Execution System Common Image (MESci)

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Education / Experience:

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Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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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.

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“Exclusive Bonus Opportunity!

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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.”

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Job Requirements

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Minimum Security Clearance:

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Secret

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

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To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit or

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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:

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    The California Fair Chance Act

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    Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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    San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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