**Elevate Your Career as a Manufacturing Engineer with PDS Tech Commercial!** Location: **Charlotte, NC** Schedule: **Day Shift (8am - 5pm)** Pay Rate: **$54.90 per hour** **Join a Leading Manufacturing Team Driving Innovation and Efficiency** Are you a problem solver with a passion for improving manufacturing processes and driving innovation? PDS Tech Commercial is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to influence product performance, improve processes, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge manufacturing solutions that set industry standards. **Position Overview:** As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, planning, and implementation of manufacturing processes. Your work will directly impact product quality, cost-efficiency, and production timelines. You'll collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability, troubleshoot technical problems, and apply your expertise to continuously improve our production processes. **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead the development of new products from a manufacturing engineering perspective, driving design for manufacture throughout the development process. + Develop and refine cutting-edge manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. + Identify, plan, and execute capital equipment investments to meet new program needs. + Communicate program status and technical issues to all levels of the company. + Apply your expertise in Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering to develop and improve manufacturing processes. + Collaborate with design engineering and configuration control teams to ensure tooling and design meet production requirements. + Work with vendors to determine product specifications, manage material purchases, and evaluate products based on quality standards. + Coordinate and implement technical training for production employees to ensure optimal performance. + Design manufacturing processes, fixtures, and tooling for product changes, enhancements, and new products. + Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems, ensuring a smooth and efficient production process. + Lead Kaizen teams, continuously improving processes using lean principles and systems thinking. + Proactively eliminate EHS hazards, ensuring a safe working environment at all times. **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical Engineering, or related field. + 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, design, or New Product Introduction (NPI). + Strong technical skills and the ability to implement new manufacturing processes. + Experience with design of experiments and data analysis techniques. + Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word. + Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. + Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, senior leaders, global suppliers, and external customers. + Proactive, results-driven, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience leading process improvement initiatives using Lean principles. + Proven ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. **Why Join Us?** At PDS Tech, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll have the chance to take on meaningful projects that will not only advance your technical skills but also provide leadership opportunities in a growing, dynamic company. We foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. Plus, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment where you can thrive. **Apply Now!** If you're ready to make an impact and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Join PDS Tech and become part of a team that is shaping the future of manufacturing. Apply today! **Pay Details:** $54.90 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 To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance