Supplier Manufacturing Engineer

PDS Tech • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Supplier Manufacturing Engineer in El Segundo, California, to support a leader in the aviation industry. The role is focused on supplier performance, manufacturing excellence, and quality across aerospace programs. The engineer will act as a liaison among engineering, procurement, program management, quality teams, and external suppliers, helping ensure supplier tooling and manufacturing partners meet technical, contractual, and quality requirements and deliver on time.

The position supports the fabrication and delivery of critical tooling and components. The engineer will evaluate supplier capability and performance, address non-conformances and corrective actions, coordinate inspections, and review shipment documentation. The role is a full-time, 12-month contract, scheduled Monday through Friday on a 9/80 work schedule, with a pay rate of $35.71 per hour. The position is subject to ITAR and/or EAR access restrictions that may limit access to controlled technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong technical documentation and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with 3D CAD software and engineering models.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in an engineering-related field.
• Experience working with composite materials or composite manufacturing processes.
• Supplier audit or supplier assessment experience.
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action (RCCA) training or experience.
• Lean Manufacturing certification or hands-on continuous improvement experience.
• Aerospace or tooling manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with program management, engineering, procurement, supplier management, and quality teams to ensure supplier deliverables meet technical and contractual requirements.
• Define supplier statements of work and communicate contract requirements, manufacturing expectations, and quality standards.
• Support the maintenance and evaluation of approved tooling suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic assessments to ensure ongoing compliance and capability.
• Manage supplier waiver requests, deviations, discrepancy reports, and corrective action processes.
• Investigate supplier non-conformances and negative performance trends.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve supplier performance.
• Coordinate source inspections and collaborate with customers as required.
• Review End Item Data Packages and manufacturing Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) prior to shipment.
• Use supplier performance databases and quality management systems to evaluate supplier capabilities and performance metrics.
• Work directly with sub-tier suppliers to manage tooling fabrication activities and ensure successful project execution.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability benefits.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Commuter benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid sick leave or other paid leave required by applicable law.
• Holiday pay where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time