PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.
Manufacturing Engineer – PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.
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)
Role Overview In this role, you’ll support 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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications – Required
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.
Qualifications – Preferred
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.
Benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Employees may be eligible for paid leave including paid sick leave and holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Candidate Privacy Information Statement To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy
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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)
Role Overview In this role, you’ll support 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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications – Required
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.
Qualifications – Preferred
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.
Benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Employees may be eligible for paid leave including paid sick leave and holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Candidate Privacy Information Statement To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy
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