What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Designer Engineer position at PDS Tech Commercial?
PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation industry to hire a Technical Designer Engineer who is passionate about aerospace design, problem-solving, and supporting the production of world-class aircraft.
If you have experience with aerospace design, CAD modeling, and translating engineering concepts into manufacturable solutions, this is your opportunity to work in a fast-paced production environment where your contributions directly impact aircraft quality, performance, and innovation.
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12-Month Assignment)
Pay Rate: Starting at $35.13 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Shift rotation may be required)
Locations (100% Onsite):
- Renton, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Frederickson, WA
- Portland, OR
Make Your Mark on Advanced Aerospace Programs
As a Technical Designer Engineer, you'll play a key role in bridging the gap between engineering concepts and real-world production. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams, you'll help create technical solutions that address product and process challenges as they arise throughout the aircraft lifecycle.
From drafting and model changes to supporting design improvements and failure analysis efforts, your work will help ensure the successful development and production of innovative aviation products.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will:
- Create and modify drafted parts, assemblies, and product structures to support manufacturing and quality objectives
- Translate engineering concepts and design feedback into detailed physical part geometry and assembly definitions
- Perform model definition changes based on engineering requirements
- Support product and process issue resolution in real-time production environments
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to drive design improvements
- Review engineering specifications, drawings, and technical documentation
- Assist in evaluating non-conformances and identifying corrective and preventative actions
- Support engineering laboratory and failure analysis activities
- Contribute to the evaluation of emerging technologies for future aerospace applications
- Develop and maintain requirements, specifications, and supporting technical documentation
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives throughout the product lifecycle—from design through production and fleet support
Required Qualifications
We're looking for candidates who have:
- Associate Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Typically 3 years of related aerospace design experience
- Experience working with aerospace detail parts and assembly structures
- Basic understanding of:
- Product structure development
- Assembly design
- Metallic part machining
- Engineering drawing interpretation
- Experience using CATIA or equivalent 3D solid modeling software
- Experience with Integrated Visualization Tool (IVT)
- Basic understanding of computer-aided design (CAD) principles
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
- This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Preferred Qualifications
Top candidates may also possess:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Investigative and troubleshooting capabilities
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Project management experience involving cross-functional coordination
- Previous Liaison Engineering experience
- Aerospace manufacturing or production support experience
- Experience working within dynamic engineering and operational environments
Why Join Us?
At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with industry-leading organizations shaping the future of aviation. This opportunity offers the chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace programs while developing your technical expertise alongside experienced engineers and industry professionals.
What You'll Enjoy- Competitive pay starting at $35.13 per hour
- Opportunity to support advanced aircraft design and production programs
- Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace technologies and engineering processes
- Collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning
- Hands-on involvement across the full product lifecycle
- Opportunities to enhance your CAD, design, and manufacturing expertise
- Professional growth within a highly respected aviation environment
- A culture focused on teamwork, quality, and engineering excellence
Ready to Help Shape the Next Generation of Aircraft?
If you're a motivated design professional who enjoys turning concepts into reality, solving technical challenges, and supporting innovative aerospace programs, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Technical Designer Engineer. Bring your design expertise to the forefront of aviation innovation and help create the aircraft of tomorrow.
Pay Details: $35.13 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
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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