Engineer the Processes Behind Aerospace Performance
Manufacturing Engineer
PDS Tech Commercial Partnering with a Leader in the Aerospace Industry
Turn Manufacturing Challenges into Smart, Scalable SolutionsPDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a respected aerospace leader to hire a detail-driven Manufacturing Engineer in Burnsville, MN. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a mechanical assembly background who enjoys solving complex manufacturing problems and improving shop-floor processes.
Your work will directly impact product quality, cost, and producibility—supporting aerospace components built to exacting standards.
Role SummaryAs a Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, and work instructions to support efficient, high-quality production. You’ll work closely with production, tooling, and engineering teams to identify issues, implement improvements, and ensure manufacturing processes are robust and repeatable.
Job Type: Full-Time, Consultant (12 Months)
Location: Burnsville, MN 55306
Schedule: Monday–Friday First Shift, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pay Rate: $37.00 per hour
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.
What You’ll Do Day to DayObserve, document, and review production builds directly on the shop floor
Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing and assembly methods and work instructions
Investigate manufacturing defects and identify root causes and corrective actions
Identify potential fabrication issues and develop process or fixturing improvements
Propose and evaluate engineering changes for feasibility, producibility, and labor impact
Establish touch labor cost targets for shop and lab activities
Define tooling and gage requirements and support the tool design group
Ensure correct tools and gages are specified, available, and aligned with process documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing improvements
Support special processes including brazing, welding, and potting
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
Minimum 2 years of relevant manufacturing or engineering experience, or an advanced degree
Mechanical assembly background
Experience supporting or working with special processes such as brazing, welding, or potting
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Preferred QualificationsDegree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or process improvement initiatives
Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
Experience with additive welding processes
Experience with brazing processes
Familiarity with Creo engineering software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect engineers with meaningful opportunities that support advanced aerospace programs. You’ll work in a collaborative, technically rigorous environment where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are valued—and where your ideas can make a real difference.
What you’ll gain:
Competitive hourly pay
Long-term, full-time consulting opportunity
Hands-on involvement in aerospace manufacturing operations
A professional culture focused on precision, accountability, and improvement
Ongoing support from a trusted workforce partner
Ready to Make an Impact?If you’re a manufacturing engineer who enjoys being on the shop floor and driving practical, high-impact solutions, this opportunity is for you.
Apply today and help shape the manufacturing processes that power aerospace innovation.
Pay Details: $37.00 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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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.
