Engineer the Future of Flight: Manufacturing Engineer Opportunity - - - - Location: - - San Antonio, TX - - Job Type: - - Full-Time | 6-Month Consultant - - Schedule: - - 4 x 10 Shift (Sun–Wed or Wed–Sat) | Must be flexible for 1st or 2nd shift - - Pay Rate: - - Starting at $48/hour - - Drive Innovation Where Precision Meets Performance - - PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global aviation leader to hire a skilled - - Manufacturing Engineer - - ready to make an impact on advanced aerospace programs. In this role, you’ll be at the center of production excellence—developing manufacturing strategies, solving complex challenges, and ensuring high-quality delivery of critical aircraft components. If you are passionate about engineering, process optimization, and turning complex designs into reality, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of aviation. - - What You’ll Do - - As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will: Plan and develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, and Bill of Materials (BOMs) Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to guide production teams Support mechanics by providing technical clarification and resolving build issues Prepare build plans, cost analyses, and manufacturing strategies Integrate suppliers, materials, and technologies to meet delivery and performance requirements Participate in source selection to ensure manufacturability standards are achieved Develop and manage tooling—from design through lifecycle completion Investigate and resolve complex or systemic manufacturing issues Conduct producibility assessments and contribute to design improvements Create and maintain process documentation aligned with regulatory standards Develop job sequencing and scheduling templates to support efficient production flow Implement new manufacturing techniques, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives - - What You Bring - - - - Required Qualifications - - Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of experience, - - or - - Associate degree with 6 years of experience, - - or - - High School Diploma/ GED with 8 years of relevant experience Experience in Manufacturing Planning Strong ability to analyze and interpret engineering data, including 2 D and 3 D drawings Proficiency in CAD software Solid understanding of manufacturing engineering processes Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office tools Ability to work independently with minimal direction - - 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 with Gold ESP and MESCI systems Familiarity with WIRS tools Experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing environments - -