Aviation Interiors Design Engineer - PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.

**Job Title:** Mechanical Design Discipline Technical Lead (DTL) **Pay Rate:** $72.29 per hour **Location:** Everett, WA 98204 **Schedule:** Full-time; Consultant (6 Months), Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (flexible start and end times can be discussed during the interview). **This posting is reviewed daily by an experienced aerospace recruiter, not by AI.** **Position Description:** We are seeking a **Mechanical Design Discipline Technical Lead (DTL)** to join our Monument Design team in Everett, WA. The successful candidate will serve as the focal designer for assigned projects and a team leader within an Integrated Project Team (IPT). This role involves managing the **Scope of Work (SOW)** , tracking team tasks, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery, and providing senior design support across various projects. **Key Responsibilities:** + Lead and manage the designer team by subdividing tasks aligned with the **Scope of Work (SOW)** . + Provide design support, direction, and task tracking for team members. + Verify that all project requirements, including export control regulations, are met. + Ensure schedules and budgets are adhered to, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans. + Review and approve models, drawings, and documents as the Design Supervisor. + Conduct internal design reviews and design supervisor reviews for models and documents. + Collaborate across the IPT, including electrical engineers, stress engineers, flammability engineering, purchasing, operations, and program management. + Support manufacturing, operations, and testing as needed. + Serve as a senior designer for projects assigned to other DTLs. **Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):** + Bachelor's degree in engineering with **5 years of related experience** , OR + Advanced degree in a related field with **4 years of experience** , OR + In lieu of a degree, **9 years of relevant experience** in product design. + Strong 3D solid modeling and drafting experience, with knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups (Y14.100). + Proficiency in **NX CAD** (formerly Unigraphics) and **Siemens Teamcenter** . + Ability to communicate effectively, especially with individuals for whom English is a second language. + Demonstrated ability to research and implement design solutions independently. **Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):** + Experience multitasking across multiple projects with a proven track record. + Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint). + Design experience with aircraft interior part types, such as sheet metal, machining, injection molding, vacuum forming, and 3D printing. + Knowledge of part production, assembly installation, and commercial aircraft monument design (seat furniture, closets, galleys, lavatories). + Understanding of aviation regulatory standards and the ability to create mockups for proof of concept. + Excellent communication skills to work with production employees and internal/external management. **About Our Team:** At PDS Tech, we connect skilled professionals with leading organizations in aviation, aerospace, and defense. Our roles offer dynamic opportunities in innovative environments, allowing team members to contribute to groundbreaking projects in mechanical design and engineering. This posting is reviewed daily by an experienced aerospace recruiter, not by AI. 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. Additionally, 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** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to **Candidate Privacy Information Statement** . **Pay Details:** $72.29 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 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