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, a confidential client in nuclear manufacturing and 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

This entry-level Manufacturing Engineer will support program coordination, engineering reviews, and production readiness for manufactured components. You will act as a central point of contact between Design and Manufacturing Engineering and help ensure projects meet schedule, quality, and contract requirements.

• Serve as the primary point of contact and coordinator for assigned programs
• Assist in developing detailed recovery plans to address project schedule or performance issues
• Review contract and design requirements to support acceptance of quality notifications
• Track project schedules, deliverables, and contract performance metrics with the Unit Manager
• Coordinate changes to component designs between Design and Manufacturing Engineering
• Support quotes for new work by reviewing technical requirements and preparing person-hour estimates
• Perform special assignments and continuous improvement activities as required

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Nuclear, Manufacturing Engineering Technology) or Physics
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance is required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Must be a U.S. citizen (role requires eligibility for federal access and clearances)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil Engineering
• Prior experience supporting engineering in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Familiarity with SAP

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $70,000 - $103,000 per year (Indiana)
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans
• Paid time off and flexible work schedule options where applicable
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Potential for performance-based incentives and career growth

The base salary range listed is the expected range at the start of employment in Indiana and may vary based on candidate experience, skills, and other business considerations.

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Location & Worksite

On-site in Mount Vernon, Indiana (this role is not remote). Candidates must be willing to work at the Mount Vernon facility and comply with site health and safety requirements.

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Additional Information & Hiring Conditions

• As a federal government contractor role, new hires will be required to follow applicable company and customer health and safety protocols.
• Selected candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include background checks and drug testing.
• The position may require eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information, which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation.
• This position is at-will unless otherwise specified by location-specific contract terms or collective bargaining agreements.
• Our client is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and prohibits discrimination of any kind.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.