About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer to support manufacturing and construction engineering at the Quonset Point facility (North Kingstown, RI). This hands-on role partners with production trades and engineering teams to develop practical designs and tooling used directly in production and assembly of VPM submarine components.

• Support design development and production engineering for lifting and handling fixtures and special tooling
• Develop lifting & handling arrangements and drawings; support heavy‑load transporter and crane operations
• Create build strategies, risk‑mitigation plans, and production support documentation
• Assist in implementation and validation of tooling and fabrication processes on the shop floor
• Work with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, QA, trades) to transition designs from concept to use
• Document technical decisions and update engineering and manufacturing records

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Civil (Structural) Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 0–4 years post‑graduate engineering experience (entry level to early professional)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance (must be eligible)
• Demonstrated communication skills — able to convey technical information clearly to trades and engineers
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, hands‑on construction/manufacturing environment

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please indicate accommodation needs during the hiring process.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience or familiarity with submarine design, naval construction, or heavy industrial manufacturing
• Knowledge of lifting/handling methods and structural fabrication techniques
• Experience with NX, Teamcenter, SOLIDWORKS, and/or AutoCAD for 3D model work and 2D drawing development
• Familiarity with manufacturing engineering documents, lifting & handling procedures, or similar process documentation
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and manage small technical projects

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Typical site activities include climbing, crawling, kneeling, light lifting, reaching, stooping, and twisting
• Work environment may include cold, dry, dusty, hot, noisy, indoor and outdoor conditions
• This role is primarily on-site at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Estimated compensation (from source): $102,873 per year (estimated)

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Location

• North Kingstown, RI — Quonset Point facility (on-site)

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Why Join

• Hands-on engineering experience where your designs are implemented on the shop floor
• Exposure to state-of-the-art VPM submarine construction processes and heavy-lift engineering
• Opportunity to grow technical skills across design, tooling, and manufacturing engineering

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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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