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 Solutions

PDS 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 Summary

As 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 Day

Observe, 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 Qualifications

Bachelor’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 Qualifications

Degree 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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