About Careertakes

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

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Process Engineer role supporting production at a Confidential Client manufacturing facility in Nashua, NH. The role is hands-on and focused on maintaining stable production while driving manufacturability, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Maintain stability of a production line and lead root-cause analysis for recurring production issues
• Identify and implement manufacturing process improvements and integrate solutions into a lean environment
• Partner with suppliers and design teams to ensure producible and maintainable designs
• Work cross-functionally with supply chain, quality, program management, NPI engineering, and test engineering to resolve production problems
• Support both office and production floor activities; document process changes and communicate impact across teams
• Participate in and support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

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Minimum Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• Entry-level process engineer experience or relevant technical training
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (as required for role)
• Must be able to work full-time, on-site on second shift

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or similar)
• Familiarity with AS9100 and AS9145 standards is a plus
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, DMAIC), and root-cause analysis
• Prior experience working in a production/manufacturing environment or with supplier coordination

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Schedule & Location

• Second shift — 4x10 schedule (Monday through Thursday)
• Shift start flexibility between approximately 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
• This role is 100% onsite at a Confidential Client facility in Nashua, NH
• Employment type: Contract / Full-time (per source posting)

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Benefits & Additional Info

• Typical benefits for regular employees working 20+ hours/week may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; 401(k) plan; disability and life insurance; employee assistance program; paid time off and paid holidays
• Temporary/contract employees may have different benefit eligibility (401(k) participation and, for those meeting hours thresholds, medical coverage)
• Posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool is identified

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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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