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, advanced materials & composites manufacturing for defense & aerospace programs.

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to join a greenfield manufacturing site in Winston Salem, NC. You will help establish and optimize production for high-temperature composite materials used in defense and aerospace programs. This role suits entry-level engineers and experienced candidates who enjoy problem solving on the shop floor and participating in product launch activities.

• Develop and document processes and methods to improve producibility, reduce cycle time, and lower manufacturing losses and costs
• Perform process and product audits; recommend and follow through on corrective actions to meet quality plans
• Measure manufacturing losses and implement techniques to improve yield and product quality
• Recommend and implement product/process changes to improve cost, delivery, and quality
• Support product strategy, development, and coordination for new and emerging products
• Conduct market and competitive research to help inform product positioning
• Train and learn to operate production/manufacturing equipment; support hands-on troubleshooting

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, or similar)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word; programming experience (Python, VBA, etc.) is a plus but not required
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to work on the production floor
• Good communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams
• Internship, co-op, or related manufacturing experience is valued for early-career candidates

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Typical manufacturing environment: forklift traffic, concrete floors, and variable temperatures outside office areas
• PPE required (safety glasses at all times; some areas may require hearing protection, safety shoes, or respirators)
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking; normal hearing and vision required for the role

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Reporting & Supervision

• Reports to a Department Manager; may be part of a small engineering team
• This role shares supervisory responsibilities for wage associates, including coaching, training, time & attendance monitoring, and ensuring operational performance

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Compensation & Location

• Location: Winston Salem, North Carolina (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated salary (from source): $55,837 per year — actual offer may vary based on experience and other factors
• This position is with Confidential Client; Careertakes is the recruiting partner supporting the 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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