Manufacturing Engineer

PDS Tech•Burnsville, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month contract opportunity in Burnsville, Minnesota. The role supports production of advanced sensors in the Engines and Space product portfolio and works directly on the manufacturing floor with operators, technicians, quality teams, design engineers, and program management. The engineer develops tooling and process solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and manufacturability. Responsibilities include designing fixtures, particularly for welding and brazing applications; creating CAD models, engineering drawings, and tooling release documentation; adapting machine and equipment designs to factory standards; providing day-to-day production engineering support; troubleshooting manufacturing challenges; and supporting continuous improvement. The position also contributes manufacturing input to design concepts and specifications, helps optimize equipment and production techniques, maintains accurate engineering documentation, and supports integration of engineering solutions into manufacturing workflows. Relevant systems include SAP, Creo, and Teamcenter. This is a full-time, 12-month contract role scheduled Monday through Friday on first shift, with a 5/40 schedule. The stated pay rate is up to $42.35 per hour, and the posting also describes the rate as starting at $42.35 per hour. Contract-to-hire potential is based on performance. The position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to ITAR and/or EAR restrictions, which may limit access to controlled technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or a related engineering discipline.
At least 2 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong organizational and technical documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Must meet applicable ITAR/EAR restrictions concerning access to controlled technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Creo or other CAD modeling software.
Strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse audiences.
Experience collaborating with engineers, production teams, and support functions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, tooling, welding, or brazing operations.
Strong work ethic and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Adaptability and ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
Eagerness to learn and grow within a manufacturing engineering career path.

Responsibilities

Support production operators and technicians through fixture design and process improvements.
Design and develop manufacturing fixtures, primarily for welding and brazing applications.
Create CAD models, engineering drawings, and release documentation for manufacturing tooling.
Adapt machine and equipment designs to meet factory standards and production requirements.
Provide day-to-day engineering support for manufacturing operations.
Collaborate across departments to troubleshoot production challenges and implement solutions.
Help drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained.
Work with production leadership, maintenance, purchasing, quality, and engineering teams.
Provide manufacturing input on design concepts and specification requirements.
Support development of manufacturing techniques that optimize equipment capabilities and production performance.
Communicate project updates and technical information to stakeholders.
Use and develop proficiency with SAP, Creo, and Teamcenter.
Support integration of engineering solutions into manufacturing processes and workflows.