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Manufacturing Engineer

Littleton, CO 00000

Posted: 12/30/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Manufacturing Job Number: 25462 Workplace Type: On-Site

Job Description

We have a current opportunity for a Contract, Manufacturing Engineer (willing to consider all levels) for a period of up to 6 months, located in Littleton, CO. In this role you will be supporting development, production, quality, and continuous improvement efforts relating to the manufacturing of space hardware (cameras, cables & harnesses, electrical boxes, power distribution systems, etc.).
 
Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes for a variety of space flight hardware products.
  • Complete readiness assessments and ensure the successful new product launches into production.
  • Develop and maintain production documentation (work instructions, test procedures, etc.)
  • Support quality and continuous improvement through root cause analysis and the implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions (including repair and rework).
  • Establish methods to overcome production process challenges.
  • Multi-tasking and active engagement in the production environment.
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to execute tasks under general direction.
  • Maintain process equipment needed to manufacture products.
  • Ensure processes and procedures comply with industry standards.
  • Identify risks to production and implement mitigation plans.
  • Assists production personnel with troubleshooting and guidance resolving everyday issues.
  • Participate in daily standup meetings to ensure daily goals are met as needed.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.
Ideal Experience
  • B.S. in STEM or other related discipline.
  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing environments (preferably Aerospace, Defense or Space).
  • Experience providing manufacturing floor support.
  • Experience reading and understanding technical documents.
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience with new product introduction and transition to production.
  • Understanding of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques in manufacturing.
  • US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR Regulations
Desired Skills
  • Solid understanding of printed circuit board assembly, electronic enclosure and wire harness development, manufacture and quality control consistent with IPC standards.
  • Experience with (drafting/editing releasing) instructions in Epsilon3 (web-based Process & Resource Management tool)
  • Experience in an AS9100 quality system.
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing techniques and practices.
  • Experience building positive relationships, communicating across functional and physical boundaries, managing cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
  • Experience determining the most efficient sequence of operations by analyzing production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules.
  • Experience in design for manufacturability, yield improvements, supplier capability assessments, quality control, etc.
  • Experience in manufacturing execution systems and writing work instructions.
  • Desire to build a lean manufacturing environment from the ground up.

Compensation: $42 - 72/hour
We look forward to reviewing your application. We encourage everyone to apply - even if every box isn’t checked for what you are looking for or what is required.

PDSINC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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