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.

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

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What You’ll Do

• Lead and support process improvement projects in a manufacturing environment from concept through implementation.
• Analyze production challenges, identify root causes, and deliver practical, cost-effective corrective actions.
• Improve safety, quality, productivity, and workflow efficiency across production operations.
• Design and optimize workstations, plant layouts, and manufacturing processes to support efficient production.
• Develop clear, standardized work instructions and documentation for shop-floor use.
• Train production team members on new processes, standards, and work instructions.
• Establish and maintain labor standards, routings, and bills of materials.
• Use data and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with production, maintenance, and leadership to solve daily problems and support operations.
• Manage projects by setting timelines, coordinating resources, and tracking results to achieve objectives.

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Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (Industrial Engineering preferred).
• Strong interest in industrial engineering principles and manufacturing process improvement.
• Ability to analyze production data and performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Capability to design and optimize workstations, layouts, and manufacturing processes.
• Skill in creating clear, user-friendly standardized work instructions and process documentation.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to work with production, maintenance, and leadership.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a practical, results-oriented approach.
• Open to early-career candidates; no previous professional experience required.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Engineering internship experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Familiarity with labor standards, routings, and bills of materials.
• Interest in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Motivation to develop into engineering and operations leadership roles.
• Willingness to pursue training, certifications, and career development programs.
• Comfortable working in a flexible, casual, and collaborative environment.

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Work Environment & Schedule

• This is a fully onsite role with a typical schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Work primarily on the manufacturing shop floor in close collaboration with production and maintenance teams; periodic office collaboration with leadership.
• The workplace emphasizes internal promotion, mentorship, and training opportunities.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year. Individual pay within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.
• Competitive benefits package including paid holidays, accrued vacation, and eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
• As the role transitions to a direct hire, benefits may include a 401(k) with employer match, Employee Assistance Program, educational assistance, career development programs, and potential company bonus opportunities.

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Job Details

• Employment type: Full-time (Permanent)
• Workplace: Onsite — Goshen, IN
• Application deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.
• Reasonable accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process due to a disability, please notify the hiring team.

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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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