About Careertakes

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

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About the Role

Confidential Client is seeking early-career engineers for a rotational Engineering Leadership Program (Mechanical/Materials). This is a structured, high-visibility development program designed to accelerate technical and leadership growth through multiple rotations across engineering, product management, and operations. The program is ideal for recent Mechanical Engineering graduates or those with up to 2 years of relevant experience.

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What You’ll Do

• Participate in a 3-rotation program (each rotation ~6–12 months) across Engineering, Product Management, and Operations to build broad, cross-functional competencies.
• Own project work that contributes directly to product and process improvements at facility level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical problems and deliver product outcomes.
• Network with program leadership, peers, alumni, and senior leaders; receive formal and informal coaching.
• Prepare for post-program placement into roles requiring technical excellence and leadership.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Minimum of one internship or co-op in an engineering-related role.
• Recent graduates or early-career professionals with less than 2 years of professional experience (including internships/co-ops).
• Demonstrated leadership values and professional behaviors: critical thinking, problem-solving, learning agility, and accountability.
• Passion for engineering, product development, and manufacturing operations.
• Preferred technical tools/experience: 3D CAD (e.g., CATIA), SAP, and familiarity with digital learning/training platforms.
• English proficiency — native or bilingual fluency.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H-1B, OPT/CPT, etc.).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $60,000.00 - $96,600.00 per year (range reflects primary location and may vary by geographic location and experience).
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, wellness programs, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts and other partner benefits.
• Relocation assistance may be available for rotations that require relocation.

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Location & Travel

• Primary work location for this posting: Eudowood, MD (hybrid schedule).
• Must be willing to rotate assignments, projects, and teams throughout the program; relocation for at least one rotation may be required.

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Additional Details

• Program length and rotation cadence: structured rotations that provide hands-on experience and leadership development.
• Ideal for candidates seeking a fast-paced development path and long-term career in engineering and people/operations leadership.
• All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates who need them.

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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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