Manufacturing Engineer

Shape the Future of Advanced Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer | Filtration Technology Programs

Goleta, CA | Full-Time | $90,000–$110,000

Drive Manufacturing Excellence with PDS Tech Commercial

Join PDS Tech Commercial and play a pivotal role supporting a global leader in filtration technology that delivers innovative solutions for automotive, industrial, and air purification applications. This Manufacturing Engineer opportunity places you at the heart of a critical manufacturing phase, where your technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and hands-on approach will directly impact production performance, quality, and operational success.

If you enjoy being close to the process, working collaboratively across functions, and solving complex manufacturing challenges, this role offers meaningful impact and long-term growth potential.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support both Engineering and Operations in meeting daily production and quality goals while advancing continuous improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing engineering support to production teams for existing and new products
• Serving as the primary resource for creating and maintaining 2D and 3D CAD models and drawings
• Designing and implementing manufacturing fixtures, jigs, tooling, and automation solutions to improve safety, throughput, and cost
• Leading root cause investigations, failure analysis, and corrective action efforts
• Creating, updating, and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and process standards
• Supporting automation and process optimization projects in collaboration with CI and automation teams
• Participating in new product introduction (NPI) and launch readiness activities
• Analyzing and optimizing process flows and routings to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Partnering with Quality to define inspection standards, critical characteristics, and resolve non-conformances
• Applying Lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Training and mentoring shop-floor personnel and junior engineers
• Delivering technical updates and presentations to cross-functional teams and leadership
• Maintaining high standards of organization, attention to detail, and project follow-through
  
  

Additional Focus

This role directly supports a product transfer from a partner location and will be heavily engaged in the casting area, a mechanically intensive environment. You’ll work hands-on with mixing systems, pumps, piping, valves, and casting equipment, collaborating closely with Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering to troubleshoot mechanical issues and sustain equipment uptime.

Required

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working in a production environment
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
  
  

Preferred

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with core manufacturing tools:
• PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
• SPC and 8D problem solving
• Working knowledge of industrial automation systems, sensors, actuators, and machine safety components
• PLC experience (Allen‑Bradley or Siemens) for troubleshooting or minor logic changes
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives in team-based environments
  

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect engineering talent with impactful, technically challenging opportunities that matter.

• Work on high-visibility manufacturing initiatives during a critical operational transition
• Gain exposure to advanced filtration technologies used across global industries
• Be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment where engineering expertise is valued
• Enjoy a role that balances hands-on shop-floor engagement with technical problem-solving
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and room for professional growth
  
  

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in dynamic, mechanically driven environments and wants to make a tangible difference, apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help drive manufacturing excellence forward.

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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

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Requirements

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
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.