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Manufacturing Analyst

PDS Tech Commercial • Palmdale, CA • 10h ago

Drive Innovation on the Frontlines of Aerospace Manufacturing - Join Us as a Manufacturing Analyst in Palmdale, CA

Position: Manufacturing Analyst

Location: Palmdale, CA

Job Type: Full-Time, Consultant (6 Months)

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 1st Shift (9/80 Schedule)

Pay Rate: $36 to $39 per hour

Work Arrangement: Onsite | No Travel

Shape the Future of Aerospace

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a detail-driven Manufacturing Analyst supporting advanced aircraft production programs. In this high-impact role, you'll help drive efficiency, quality, and cost control across complex manufacturing operations. Working in a collaborative, team-based environment, you will play a critical part in enabling cutting-edge aerospace innovation and ensuring production excellence.

What You'll Do - Day-to-Day Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Analyst, you will support production, business, and operational processes across multiple functional areas, including planning, quality, materials, tooling, and process improvement. Key responsibilities include:

Tracking and reporting daily manufacturing costs and supporting Earned Value Management (EVM) activities.

Maintaining visibility dashboards, metrics, and performance charts.

Providing weekly and monthly status reports to leadership.

Closing and documenting tool orders for assembly tooling programs.

Validating incoming materials against bills of material and ensuring accuracy.

Developing and maintaining internal tooling documentation and packages.

Collaborating with Production, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineering to coordinate schedules and resolve issues.

Managing chemical usage, inventory, and compliance within tracking systems.

Overseeing tool accountability, audits, and asset management activities.

Supporting certification compliance, onboarding, team engagement, safety initiatives, and administrative functions.

Facilitating process improvement and problem-solving efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 1 year of experience, OR 7 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

Ability to work any shift as needed.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive mindset.

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance. 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

Experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.

Knowledge of manufacturing methods, fabrication processes, and assembly operations.

Project management or leadership experience coordinating tooling and production activities.

Cost account management experience.

Advanced Microsoft Office capabilities.

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with meaningful work in some of the most innovative industries in the world. When you join our team, you gain the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to critical aerospace programs that make a real difference.

You'll enjoy:

Competitive pay and a balanced 9/80 work schedule.

Exposure to advanced aerospace manufacturing and tooling programs.

A collaborative, inclusive work culture that values innovation and teamwork.

Opportunities to expand your technical, analytical, and leadership skills.

A chance to work alongside industry experts in a cutting-edge environment.

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you are a motivated professional ready to make an impact in aerospace manufacturing, we encourage you to apply today. Join PDS Tech Commercial and help drive the future of aviation and defense.

Apply now and start your journey with us.

Pay Details: $36.00 to $39.00 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

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

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.

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