About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Automotive manufacturing (automotive seating).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The 2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer will support reliable, efficient plant operations by improving manufacturing equipment, developing automation and control solutions, and optimizing production methods, workflow, workforce utilization, and equipment layout. This role combines hands-on plant-floor troubleshooting, process improvement, client communication, and cross-functional teamwork.

• Improve and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and implement PLC and ControlLogix programs, servo controls, VFDs, hardware interfaces, and HMIs.
• Review systems and identify design improvements using current industry trends.
• Test and validate program operation to verify continued functionality.
• Communicate with clients to address concerns, troubleshoot issues, and identify solutions.
• Design new assembly equipment and tooling as required.
• Assist in planning and coordinating manufacturing processes — develop, evaluate, and improve methods.
• Analyze workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and equipment layout.
• Work effectively under pressure and provide leadership on the floor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Schedule & Compensation

• Schedule: 2nd Shift — typically 4:30 p.m. until completion; end time varies based on customer demand.
• Pay: Depending on experience. Estimated annual compensation shown by source: $74,592 (estimated).
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

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Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge required.
• Prior manufacturing engineering or similar experience strongly desired.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred for entry-level candidates; OR
• Associate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR
• 5+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

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Preferred Experience

• PLC experience (ControlLogix preferred): ~2 years.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience: ~2 years.
• Automotive seating or related manufacturing experience is a plus.

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Working Conditions

• Combination of office and plant-floor work — regular presence in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Role requires time on second shift and may include standing, walking the production floor, and occasional lifting consistent with engineering duties.

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Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off

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Employment Information

Confidential Client is proud to be a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer; employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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