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, manufacturing (industrial heating elements & components).

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

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What You’ll Do

As a Design Engineer with Confidential Client, you will design custom mechanical components and assemblies used in industrial applications and support those designs through prototyping and production. You’ll collaborate closely with manufacturing, sales, and customers to ensure products move from concept to finished parts.

• Design and modify parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Produce detailed 2D drawings with dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation.
• Assist with prototyping, testing, and iterative design improvements.
• Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to solve real-world design challenges.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement design changes.
• Learn about casting, machining, fabrication, and other manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, sales, and customers to bring new products to production.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• 0–2 years of mechanical design experience — recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Experience using SolidWorks through coursework, internships, co-ops, or projects.
• Familiarity with 2D engineering drawings and core mechanical design principles.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and tolerances.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

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Bonus Points If You Have

• Internship, co-op, or project experience involving mechanical design or manufacturing.
• Exposure to machining, casting, fabrication, or mechanical assembly.
• Familiarity with GD&T, CAD/CAM, CNC programming, or sheet metal design.
• Experience with prototyping, design validation, or engineering calculations.

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Compensation & Work Type

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
• Salary Range: $65,000 to $72,000 annually

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Why This Opportunity?

• Great for new graduates — build practical engineering experience beyond the classroom.
• Hands-on design: see SolidWorks models become manufactured products.
• Variety of projects: work on custom products across multiple applications.
• Collaborative environment: learn from engineering and manufacturing professionals.
• Join an established manufacturing organization with opportunities to develop technical skills.

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Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.