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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Engineer to provide day-to-day engineering support to Quality Assurance and Production at a naval equipment facility in Newport, RI. This role is hands-on and ideal for a recent engineering graduate or an early-career engineer who wants experience in manufacturing, inspection, quality systems, and process improvement.

• Provide engineering support for QA receipt inspections and vendor-repaired material inspections.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, dimensional, and quality-related issues on the production floor.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Support inspection activities and recommend appropriate measurement and verification methods.
• Assist with nonconformance investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and required documentation.
• Review manufacturing and inspection data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Help develop and improve work instructions, inspection methods, process documentation, and quality procedures.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement initiatives and cross‑functional problem solving.
• Support senior engineers and quality personnel on engineering evaluations, process changes, and technical projects.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and clearly communicate findings to stakeholders.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, measurement techniques, and dimensional inspection concepts.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with CAD, statistical analysis, or quality‑management software is a plus.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co‑op, or project experience in a manufacturing or quality environment.
• Familiarity with root‑cause analysis, corrective‑action methods, and continuous improvement tools (e.g., Lean, SPC).
• Experience with inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical systems, or CMMs.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 GD&T principles.
• Basic understanding of statistical process control and capability analysis.

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Compensation & Employment Details

• Employment type: Full‑time
• Location: Newport, RI (on-site)
• Salary: $68,000 - $74,000 per year (as provided by the client)
• May require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance.
• Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to work on government and commercial projects.

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Keywords & Skills (for applicants)

• Engineer I Newport RI
• Entry‑level Mechanical Engineer
• GD&T / ASME Y14.5
• Quality Assurance / Inspection
• Manufacturing processes / Process improvement
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance

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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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