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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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to support weekend-shift production operations. This role acts as a program coordinator and technical support partner to Manufacturing and Design teams to keep projects on schedule, manage changes, and support quoting and recovery plans.

• Serve as the primary point of contact / coordinator for assigned programs
• Assist in developing detailed recovery plans for projects
• Review contract and design requirements to support acceptance of quality notifications
• Track project schedules and deliverables and report status
• Work with the Unit Manager to maintain contract performance metrics
• Interface with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to manage changes to component designs
• Support quotes for new work by reviewing technical requirements and preparing person-hour estimates
• Perform special assignments 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 (required)
• U.S. citizenship required due to clearance eligibility
• Ability to train on first shift before transitioning to the weekend shift schedule

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Civil Engineering (preferred)
• Prior experience providing engineering support in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with SAP (preferred)

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Schedule & Location

• On-site in Mount Vernon, IN (Confidential Client site)
• Training begins on day shift, then transitions to a 3-day weekend schedule: Friday–Sunday, 12-hour shifts (pay provided for 40 hours/week)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $65,000 - $103,000 per year (Indiana). Final offer will consider job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other business factors.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement plans, and potential annual cash incentive
• Flexible work schedules, paid time off, and professional development opportunities

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Additional Information & Requirements

• As a federal contractor, the Confidential Client requires adherence to applicable workplace health and safety protocols
• Selected applicants will complete pre-employment checks and drug screening
• Position may require extensive background and financial checks for access to classified or sensitive information
• Confidential Client is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds

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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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