Shape the Future of Executive Aviation as an Industrial Engineer

Drive Innovation. Improve Performance. Support Mission-Critical Aerospace Programs.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a renowned leader in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire an experienced Industrial Engineer for an exciting opportunity supporting the prestigious Executive Fleet Program in San Antonio, TX.

If you're passionate about process optimization, manufacturing excellence, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to help transform production performance while contributing to some of the most important aircraft programs in the industry.

Position: Industrial Engineer
Location: San Antonio, TX
Duration: 6-Month Consultant Assignment
Schedule: 1st Shift, 4x10 Schedule (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday)
Pay Rate: Starting at $36 to $46 per hour
Work Environment: 100% Onsite

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.                                               
 

Make an Impact

As an Industrial Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in improving manufacturing operations, driving schedule recovery initiatives, and enhancing production efficiency across executive aircraft programs. Working alongside cross-functional teams, you'll analyze complex manufacturing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop innovative solutions that reduce costs, improve quality, and accelerate delivery performance.

Your expertise will directly influence operational success by helping teams overcome constraints, optimize workflows, and achieve production goals in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

What You'll Do

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Develop and implement operating plans and recovery plans to support production goals.

• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.

• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering principles to improve overall production performance.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing environment.

Data Analysis & Production Planning

• Create and maintain models, databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to evaluate operational performance.

• Conduct statistical, trend, and production-impact analyses to support business decisions.

• Develop meaningful metrics, dashboards, and executive-level summaries for leadership teams.

• Analyze staffing requirements and workload demands to support operational planning.

Manufacturing & Value Stream Optimization

• Evaluate capacity, capability, throughput, workflow, and logistics performance.

• Perform constraint-based and critical-path analysis to identify production bottlenecks.

• Support supplier and make-versus-buy evaluations, risk assessments, and capacity planning activities.

• Analyze manufacturing layouts and material flow to improve productivity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with production teams, engineering, leadership, suppliers, and support organizations to gather data and implement improvements.

• Observe manufacturing operations and aircraft production processes to identify enhancement opportunities.

• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Project Planning, Scheduling, or Project Management

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer or Production Engineer in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with manufacturing operations, production planning, engineering drawings, specifications, and Lean methodologies

• Proficiency with one or more of the following:

  • Python

  • SQL

  • SAS

  • VBA

  • Minitab

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work onsite in San Antonio, TX

• Ability to walk manufacturing environments, stand for extended periods, enter aircraft via stairs or ladders, and lift up to 35 pounds

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Aerospace or aircraft manufacturing experience

• Experience with 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools such as IVT

• Knowledge of scheduling tools, including Aurora

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification

• Experience leading or conducting time studies and presenting findings to leadership

• Cost Account Management experience

• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

• Advanced manufacturing process improvement experience

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with industry-leading organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace innovation. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while expanding your skills and advancing your career.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting pay of $36.68/hour

• Opportunity to support a high-visibility Executive Fleet aerospace program

• Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing and engineering operations

• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

• Valuable experience with one of the most respected names in aviation

• Opportunities to develop expertise in Lean Manufacturing, production optimization, and data analytics

• A culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement, quality, and professional growth

Apply Today

Ready to turn data into action and drive operational excellence in the aerospace industry?

Join PDS Tech Commercial and help optimize the future of aviation through innovation, efficiency, and engineering expertise.

Apply today and take the next step in your Industrial Engineering career with a team that's helping build the future of flight.

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