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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer to support on-site manufacturing and assembly operations in Dubuque, IA. This early-career, hands-on position focuses on quality troubleshooting, process verification, and supporting new product introductions to ensure robust part fabrication and delivery to the assembly line. This role is 100% on-site and includes a full benefits package.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality investigations, containment actions, and recommend corrective actions to prevent line-down situations
• Work with product line teams to identify, prioritize, and document reliability trends
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities to improve product reliability and customer satisfaction
• Represent quality in meetings and reviews; participate in quality planning
• Create and monitor quality documentation; drive resolution of factory quality issues
• Track quality metrics and provide feedback to design teams
• Identify manufacturing process improvements and monitor product quality trends
• Complete process verification audits and document corrective actions
• Support operator training and certification for assembly personnel
• Lead or participate in SCRUM/AGILE projects to improve line quality
• Manage Return Goods Authorization (RGA) processes and recommend field actions
• Monitor and manage quality dashboards and reports

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field OR equivalent industry experience
• 100% on-site presence required (Dubuque, IA)
• Basic understanding of construction / off-road equipment preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Self-starter with strong communication skills and ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Valid driver’s license
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

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Desired Attributes

• Ability to communicate technical and high-level concepts clearly
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Experience with welding, fabrication, sheet metal, hydraulics, electrical systems, or paint processes is a plus

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $80,454 per year (estimated)
• Competitive benefits including:
  • Health, dental, and vision options
  • Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • Short-term disability
  • Telehealth services (Teladoc)
  • Retirement savings (Traditional & Roth 401k)
  • HSA and flexible spending accounts
  • PTO, paid holidays, bereavement leave
  • Bonus plan (for exempt employees), EAP, and education assistance

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Additional Information

• This is a full-time, on-site role at our client’s manufacturing facility in Dubuque, IA.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to a diverse and inclusive hiring process.

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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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