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, Manufacturing.

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

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Position overview

Confidential Client (Manufacturing) is seeking an Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations, equipment, tooling, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on engineering opportunity ideal for someone with a mechanical background who enjoys problem-solving and working with production teams on the manufacturing floor.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist in developing and improving manufacturing processes, machinery, equipment, fixtures, and tooling
• Support the design, development, modification, and implementation of fixtures and manufacturing equipment
• Conduct Lean and Kaizen activities to improve workflow, reduce waste and setup time, and raise quality while lowering costs
• Work closely with operators and technical team members to identify and resolve manufacturing and equipment issues
• Evaluate machine performance, troubleshoot problems, and help implement operating procedures
• Develop manufacturing documentation, including tooling and fixture drawings, setup instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Support process design and modification projects and help maintain records consistent with ISO requirements
• Assist with estimating manufacturing and tooling costs for new products

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing equipment and processes
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, Creo/ProE, or similar 3D CAD software
• Exposure to tooling, fixture design, machining, equipment, or manufacturing processes preferred
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, or continuous improvement is a plus
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project-management skills
• Comfortable working directly with operators in a hands-on manufacturing/shop-floor environment
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and eager to learn and grow within manufacturing engineering
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; preference will be given to current North Carolina residents

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Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Hands-on experience with fixture design or shop-floor tooling
• Prior exposure to ISO documentation or quality systems
• Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment

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Location & Work Type

• Onsite — Albemarle, NC (this role requires regular on-site presence at the client’s facility)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Compensation

• Estimated pay: $110,808 per year (estimated). Exact offer will depend on experience and qualifications.

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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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