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, Aerospace & Defense.

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

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What You’ll Do

You will work as a Manufacturing Engineer on third shift supporting a defense-focused production program (PAC-3 related manufacturing). The role emphasizes tooling and equipment design, hands-on production support, and continuous process improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness on the shop floor.

• Develop tooling and equipment designs from engineering hardware specifications and deliver complete technical data packages for fabrication and assembly.
• Create and maintain design documentation in accordance with company standards using Creo / SolidWorks (or similar CAD).
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to production — troubleshoot issues, lead root-cause investigations, and implement corrective actions to meet production rate targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, materials, and test) to identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Design, pilot, and scale new manufacturing processes and systems to improve throughput and reduce cost.

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Why Join

This position offers the chance to apply mechanical manufacturing fundamentals and CAD skills in a mission-critical aerospace & defense environment. You’ll join a team that prioritizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The role includes exposure to tooling design, integration processes, and modern manufacturing technologies — a strong opportunity for engineers who enjoy practical problem solving and measurable impact.

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Minimum (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline — or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Entry-level understanding of basic hand tools and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrated basic problem-solving ability.
• Experience or proficiency with AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD/modeling software.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

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Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and tools used in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with machine and tooling mechanical design.
• Understanding of general manufacturing and integration processes.
• Knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing methods.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve complex production issues.

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Shift & Location

• Third shift (night shift) role.
• Location: Camden, AR.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salary range (posted by the client): $63,400 — $117,800 per year.
• Typical benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, EAP, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, life and disability insurance. Additional incentive programs may apply depending on position.
• Pay and benefits information provided by the client; actual offer will consider experience, skills, and local market.

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Additional Requirements & Notes

• This position is located at a facility requiring special access. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.
• Candidates should be prepared to work third shift and to participate in continuous improvement and safety programs.
• This posting is managed by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

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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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