Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Aerospace Repair Innovation as a Mechanical Engineer Drive Engineering Excellence. Solve Complex Challenges. Help Keep Aviation Moving.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a globally recognized manufacturer of advanced electronic instrumentation and electromechanical solutions to find a talented Mechanical Engineer who is ready to make a meaningful impact in the aerospace industry.

In this highly visible role, you'll be at the forefront of developing FAA-compliant repair solutions, supporting critical component repair programs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges. If you're a hands-on problem solver who enjoys combining technical expertise with project leadership in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers the chance to elevate your career while contributing to work that matters.

Opportunity Highlights

• Location: Onsite

• Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Pay Rate: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour

About the Role

As a Mechanical Engineer supporting FAA Repair Station operations, you'll play a critical role in evaluating, developing, and implementing aerospace component repair solutions that meet stringent regulatory and customer requirements. Your work will directly support product reliability, operational efficiency, and aviation safety while providing exposure to a wide variety of engineering initiatives across the repair lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, engineering-driven environment where innovation, ownership, and technical excellence are highly valued.

What You'll Be Doing Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Develop and support FAA FAR-compliant component repair solutions and engineering programs.

• Evaluate technical feasibility, identify root causes, and resolve complex production and repair challenges.

• Perform engineering analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), to support design and repair decisions.

• Review designs and repair methodologies to ensure compliance with engineering standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.

Project Execution

• Plan and execute engineering projects from concept through completion.

• Define project scope, milestones, schedules, and budgets while ensuring successful delivery.

• Coordinate technical activities across engineering, operations, quality, and customer-facing teams.

• Prepare project updates, technical documentation, and final reports.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and customers.

• Support process improvements that enhance repair quality, efficiency, and performance.

• Contribute to a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Provide engineering expertise across multiple FAA repair and certification initiatives.

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or higher.

• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience within a regulated industry such as aerospace, aviation, defense, or a similar technical environment.

• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, mechanical systems, and analytical problem-solving methodologies.

• Experience managing engineering projects, schedules, deliverables, and priorities.

• Proficiency with engineering analysis tools, including FEA.

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with a focus on meeting deadlines.

• Ability to work in compliance with ITAR requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA certification experience.

• Knowledge of FAA FAR-145 Repair Station operations.

• Experience developing DER repairs.

• Aerospace and defense industry experience.

• Demonstrated leadership or project management experience.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity Work That Matters

Your expertise will directly support mission-critical aerospace systems and help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of components used across the aviation industry.

Technical Challenge & Growth

Take ownership of complex engineering projects, solve real-world technical problems, and expand your knowledge within a highly specialized FAA-regulated environment.

Collaborative Culture

Join a team that values innovation, technical excellence, continuous learning, and mutual respect. Your ideas and contributions will be recognized and encouraged.

Career Advancement

Work alongside accomplished engineering professionals while gaining exposure to diverse projects that can accelerate your professional development and long-term career growth.

Take Your Engineering Career to New Heights

If you're an ambitious Mechanical Engineer looking for an opportunity to apply your expertise, lead impactful projects, and help shape the future of aerospace repair solutions, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and discover what's possible when innovation, engineering excellence, and opportunity come together.

Pay Details: $65.00 to $80.00 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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