Job Description
Job DescriptionEngineer the Future of Flight: Manufacturing Engineer
PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Global Aerospace Leader
Location: Opa Locka, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay Rate: 48.50 per hour (flexible—commensurate with experience)
Build Capability. Increase Capacity. Make an Impact.
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Manufacturing Engineer for an onsite role supporting a landing gear Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility. This position is execution-focused and hands-on, with a primary emphasis on leading large CAPEX projects that directly improve manufacturing capability, safety, productivity, and throughput.
You’ll work at the intersection of engineering, operations, and production—turning complex requirements into production-ready solutions in a highly regulated aerospace environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will serve as a key technical leader responsible for project execution, process development, and shop-floor support. Your responsibilities include:
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Leading and executing large CAPEX projects, including equipment selection, layout development, installation, commissioning, and production handover
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Translating business and operational requirements into safe, compliant, and effective manufacturing solutions
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Partnering with operations, facilities, EH&S, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver production-ready assets and processes
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Developing and maintaining master manufacturing plans (master routers), work instructions, and Bills of Material
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Supporting onboarding of new programs, including master production planning and shop-floor readiness
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Creating supplemental documentation such as procedures, job aids, and technical support materials
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Specifying, quoting, procuring, and installing tooling and equipment, including PO support, safety reviews, acceptance, and operator training
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Developing and improving manufacturing processes, tooling concepts, and workflows for landing gear repair and overhaul
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Providing hands-on shop-floor engineering support and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control system issues
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Conducting equipment acceptance, process validation, and capability assessments
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Reviewing engineering drawings, repair orders, Service Bulletins, and Airworthiness Directives to ensure compliance
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Supporting drawing creation, correction, and technical reviews
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Driving root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing and equipment issues
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Supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, throughput, yield, turnaround time, and operational stability
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
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Manufacturing Engineering experience in a regulated environment
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Experience supporting CAPEX projects and equipment installations
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
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Strong cross-functional communication and execution skills
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Willingness to work onsite in a hands-on manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
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Aerospace MRO experience, particularly with landing gear systems
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Experience developing master routers, work instructions, and BOMs
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Familiarity with aerospace regulatory requirements and quality systems
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Background supporting shop-floor manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Why Join PDS Tech Commercial
At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect experienced engineers with challenging, high-visibility roles at world-class aerospace organizations. When you join our team, you gain:
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Competitive pay with flexibility based on experience
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Long-term consulting assignments with meaningful technical ownership
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Direct impact on aerospace manufacturing capability and safety
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A collaborative, execution-focused engineering culture
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Exposure to complex, career-defining aerospace programs
Ready to Lead from the Shop Floor Up?
If you’re a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on execution, ownership, and building real solutions that go into production, this role is built for you.
Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Manufacturing Engineer in Opa Locka, FL.
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.
Pay Details: 48.50 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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