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Manufacturing Systems Specialist

PDS Tech Commercial

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Compensation
$56/hr
Location
Dallas, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Specialist to support aerospace manufacturing operations. The specialist will evaluate, configure, implement, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot ERP, MES, and OPM applications, serving as a subject matter expert and providing technical leadership. The role also supports system integrations, process improvement, manufacturing technical support, and compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SoluminaERPMES/OPM PlatformsProject ManagementManufacturing Technical SupportMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft ProjectLean PrinciplesManufacturing ProcessesDesign EngineeringQuality EngineeringCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsEnglishCorridorSAP

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering/Technology or Quality Management or Equivalent10 Years Manufacturing Engineering or Quality Experience or Master's+8 Years5 Years Solumina or Similar Platform ExperienceAerospace Industry Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Power the Future of Aerospace Manufacturing!

Location: Dallas, TX | Schedule: 1st Shift, 6am - 4:30pm| Pay Rate: $56 per hour

Are you an experienced manufacturing systems professional ready to make an impact? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Specialist to partner with a leader in the aerospace industry. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in Solumina, ERP, MES/OPM, and manufacturing processes to support innovative aerospace operations.

If you're a technical problem-solver who enjoys leading projects, optimizing systems, and driving manufacturing excellence, we want to hear from you!

THE ROLE & YOUR IMPACT

As a Manufacturing Systems Specialist, you will independently evaluate, configure, implement, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot ERP, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and Operations Process Management (OPM) applications. Serving as a subject matter expert (SME), you will provide technical leadership, support system integrations, improve business processes, and ensure manufacturing systems meet operational and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Define and validate system requirements, interfaces, integrations, and business process documentation.

  • Lead software implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and acceptance testing.

  • Serve as the subject matter expert for ERP, MES/OPM, Solumina, and related integrated applications.

  • Provide manufacturing technical support, troubleshoot issues, and assist end users.

  • Develop user manuals, training materials, and deliver system training.

  • Lead data management, data mining, and governance activities.

  • Identify and recommend best practices for Manufacturing and Quality systems.

  • Apply Lean methodologies to improve efficiency and streamline business processes.

  • Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and technical teams to deliver effective system solutions.

  • Ensure system security and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

  • Manage project priorities, timelines, and resources while providing technical direction to team members.

WHAT YOU BRING

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Technology, Quality Management, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Quality, OR 8 years with a Master's degree .

  • 5 years of experience with Solumina or similar ERP, MES/OPM platforms.

  • Project Management experience.

  • Previous Aerospace industry experience.

  • Manufacturing Technical Support experience.

  • Ability to serve as an SME for ERP, MES/OPM, and integrated software applications.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project.

  • Working knowledge of Lean principles, manufacturing, design, and quality engineering processes.

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

  • Self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Highly Preferred

  • Corridor experience.

  • SAP experience.

READY TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO NEW HEIGHTS?

Put your manufacturing systems expertise to work! If you have the technical background, aerospace experience, and leadership skills to drive manufacturing excellence, apply today with PDS Tech Commercial!

Your expertise. Your impact. The future of aerospace starts here!

Pay Details: $56.00 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 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,633 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$56/hr
  • US median$40–48/hr352 hourly ranges

This rate, $56/hr, is 28% above the US median midpoint ($44/hr) — in the top quarter of Manufacturing Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 491 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Texas and 5,633 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 4,437 postings).
Education
3,154 of the 5,633 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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