Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer

Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer

Drive Innovation. Solve Complex Challenges.

Shape the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing as a Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer.

Location: Tucson, AZ | Payrate: $44 – $48/hour | Schedule: 1st shift, 6am to 2:30pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry-leading organization in the aerospace sector to find a highly skilled Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving operational excellence. If you're a hands-on technical leader with deep mechanical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact on mission-critical aerospace products.

In this role, you'll provide technical leadership for the Cabin Pressure Controller Cell, ensuring manufacturing issues are resolved quickly and effectively while supporting quality, productivity, and regulatory compliance. Your expertise will directly influence product reliability, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer, you'll serve as a key technical resource, collaborating across engineering, quality, operations, and program management teams to keep production moving and improve manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead troubleshooting and resolution of manufacturing issues related to cabin pressure controller assemblies and associated mechanical components.

+ Perform Design of Experiments (DOE) to support Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) and drive process improvements.

+ Read, interpret, and analyze mechanical prints, technical drawings, and equipment documentation to diagnose and resolve production and test failures.

+ Disposition non-conforming hardware and provide technical guidance on corrective actions.

+ Partner closely with technicians and production teams to improve troubleshooting efficiency and maximize operational throughput.

+ Communicate technical findings and solutions effectively with technicians, supervisors, engineering leadership, quality teams, and program stakeholders.

+ Develop, update, and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, repair procedures, and technical reports.

+ Adapt quickly to legacy and unfamiliar hardware platforms, applying strong engineering fundamentals to solve complex manufacturing challenges.

+ Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards, quality requirements, and ITAR regulations.

+ Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, and manufacturing excellence.

+ Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to address technical and process-related issues.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

+ Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical prints, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation.

+ Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.

+ Experience working with outflow control valves and related mechanical systems.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

+ Practical engineering, technical, or manufacturing experience acquired through education, hands-on work, military service, or equivalent professional background.

+ Ability to work effectively in highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Hands-on experience troubleshooting legacy or aging hardware platforms.

+ Experience using SAP, JIRA, and Teamcenter.

+ Knowledge of configuration control and engineering change management processes.

+ Deep mechanical expertise with the ability to quickly learn proprietary systems and manufacturing tools.

+ Experience working directly with suppliers and vendors.

+ Background in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.

Education & Experience

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.

+ Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and relevant experience will be considered.

+ Typically requires 3-5 years of related engineering or manufacturing experience in a similar role.

Work Environment

+ Combination of office and manufacturing floor environments.

+ Regular use of computers, technical documentation, and testing equipment.

+ Hands-on troubleshooting and manufacturing support activities.

+ Some standing, sitting, and manual dexterity required.

+ Occasional travel may be necessary.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced manufacturing professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, leading process improvements, and working in a fast-paced aerospace environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing as a Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer with PDS Tech Commercial.

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: $44.00 to $48.00 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