Pay Rate: $51.02/hr
Location South Bend, IN

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking Manufacturing Engineers to support  Aerospace's Wheel & Braking Systems operation. In this role, you'll serve as a process owner for High Temperature Furnaces, helping ensure equipment reliability, manufacturing compliance, operational readiness, and continuous improvement within a critical aerospace manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy hands-on manufacturing, problem-solving, equipment reliability, and working directly with production teams.

Candidates must have:

 Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting experience

 Cause Identification / FMEA experience

 Familiarity with:

• PLCs
• DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
• HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems

 Ability to:

• Climb stairs and ladders
• Walk several miles throughout a shift
• Work in warm industrial environments (80-100&degree;F)
• Perform hands-on technical work

 Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

• Become the subject matter expert for High Temperature Furnace operations
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet operational and quality requirements
• Support equipment performance, process compliance, and operational readiness

• Analyze equipment issues and drive corrective actions
• Assist with fault diagnosis and emergency operating procedures
• Monitor and analyze process data to ensure specification compliance
• Improve equipment reliability and operational performance

• Train, mentor, certify, and support operators and technicians
• Audit manufacturing processes and operator performance
• Ensure work instructions and procedures are properly followed

• Support FMEA and root cause investigations
• Drive technical solutions to improve productivity and performance
• Participate in outage planning and maintenance coordination
• Identify opportunities for process and equipment improvements

• Coordinate equipment readiness activities
• Assist with project planning and execution
• Support maintenance scheduling and manufacturing planning
• Approve and audit completed work

• Mechanical Engineering experience
• Chemical Engineering experience
• Manufacturing engineering background
• Facilities management experience
• SAP and/or Operating System (HOS) experience
• CAD system proficiency
• Project management experience
• Experience leading and mentoring others
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

•  Hands-on engineering mindset
•  Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
•  Experience with industrial equipment and controls
•  Knowledge of PLC, DCS, and HMI systems
•  Root cause analysis and FMEA expertise
•  Ability to work independently and lead initiatives
• Strong communication and training abilities
•  Passion for continuous improvement

•  $51.02/hr pay rate
•  Opportunity to become a manufacturing process owner and technical expert
• Work in advanced aerospace manufacturing
•  Hands-on engineering environment
•  Strong career growth and development opportunities
•  High-impact role supporting critical aerospace products

If you have experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment troubleshooting, FMEA, PLC/DCS/HMI systems, and industrial operations, we want to hear from you.

Join PDS Tech Commercial and help drive operational excellence, equipment reliability, and manufacturing success in Aerospace's world-class production environment.

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