About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Engineer I on the Powered Vehicle Systems (PVS) team in Fruitport, MI. This Full-Time, non-exempt role is designed to develop technical, analytical, and professional engineering skills through hands-on product development, testing, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal for recent graduates or engineers with up to 3 years’ experience who want practical, growth-oriented experience in the commercial vehicle components manufacturing space.

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What You’ll Do

You’ll contribute to product and process work that supports quality, reliability, manufacturability, and continuous improvement while learning from experienced engineers.

• Support engineering projects and product development activities under the guidance of senior engineers and engineering leadership.
• Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, testing, validation, and technical problem-solving.
• Create, update, and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, reports, and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and product development activities.
• Support engineering change and product documentation processes, including Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and deviation requests.
• Use CAD, engineering analysis, and business software tools to complete assignments.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and other cross-functional teams.
• Assist with product testing, data collection, and interpretation of results.
• Analyze product and process performance data and recommend improvements for quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Learn industry standards, customer requirements, manufacturing processes, and product details.

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Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to day-to-day engineering tasks that advance product designs and manufacturing readiness.
• Support test execution and report findings to engineering leads.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and assist in revision control.
• Apply engineering principles to troubleshoot and resolve issues in product and process.
• Help implement continuous improvement actions and support manufacturability reviews.

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What You Bring

This role is suited for a motivated early-career engineer who is eager to learn and grow.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or foreign equivalent) from a four‑year college or university.
• 0–3 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-op assignments, or entry-level roles.
• Experience with CAD software, engineering analysis tools, or product data management systems preferred.
• Exposure to manufacturing, testing, or product development preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and specifications.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, engineering principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar CAD platforms preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively on a team.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.

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Why Join Confidential Client?

• Work on meaningful, real-world projects that impact commercial vehicle products.
• Early exposure to multiple engineering disciplines: Product Engineering, Design, CAE, Project Engineering, and Configuration/Change Management.
• Hands-on mentorship from experienced engineers and cross-functional collaboration.
• Culture centered on Safety, Respect, Reliability, Innovation, and Responsibility.
• Opportunity for career growth and skill development in a manufacturing and engineering environment.

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt.
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international travel possible.
• Work environment: Professional office and shop-floor collaboration; schedule flexibility may be required.
• Estimated salary (as published): $86,176 per year (estimated).

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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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