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, Engineering (Manufacturing).

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 Industrial Engineer role on 1st shift supporting on-site manufacturing operations in the DFW area. You will work with production teams to analyze processes, reduce waste, and support new product introductions.

• Analyze manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to improve throughput and reduce variability.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and layout planning to optimize production lines.
• Develop and maintain equipment lists, fixture designs, and equipment/specification documentation.
• Prepare production cost estimates and perform cost analyses for equipment, labor, and materials to support budgeting and quoting.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance to align on equipment planning, cost targets, and implementation timelines.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and simulation modeling tools.
• Maintain documentation for process changes, cost models, and performance metrics.
• Help implement practical solutions on the factory floor and support change management with production teams.

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Qualifications

Basic requirements (what will make your application competitive):

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0–2 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• Hands-on familiarity with manufacturing equipment, production environments, and basic process analysis.
• Experience with engineering and ERP tools (examples: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel; exposure to simulation tools is a plus).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred (nice-to-have skills):

• Lean / Six Sigma exposure or certification.
• Experience in complex manufacturing environments (aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar).
• Familiarity with SAP or comparable ERP systems.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, cost modeling) and the ability to produce clear documentation and cost estimates.

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Schedule & Location

• Shift: 1st shift — 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
• On-site role in the DFW area (facility referenced in the posting is in the Fort Worth / Grand Prairie / Cedar Hill vicinity). This is not a remote role.
• Employment type: Full-time.

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Why This Role

• Join a modern, dynamic manufacturing facility that uses data and AI-driven insights to improve production.
• Work on engineered, make-to-order power distribution equipment in a growing site with cross-functional teams.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing engineering experience, support NPI projects, and drive measurable process improvements early in your career.

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Compensation & Other Details

• Stated salary range in the source posting: $55,264 – $105,509 per year (range reported by the source).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Work authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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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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