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, 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

Confidential Client is hiring an early-career Manufacturing Engineer Associate to support advanced manufacturing operations in Arlington, TX. You will work with manufacturing teams to develop, deploy, and optimize production processes for assemblies and electronic/mechanical systems.

• Support manufacturing process design, process sheets, work instructions, and production layouts.
• Analyze 3D model data and create digital work instructions to streamline assembly and fabrication.
• Drive adoption of automation and robotics to improve cost, throughput, and quality.
• Evaluate equipment and tooling performance (including IoT data), identify root causes, and lead corrective actions.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) and factory data analytics to support continuous improvement.
• Provide manufacturing feedback to product design to ensure producibility and optimal manufacturing techniques.
• Collaborate with shop-floor counterparts to solve production issues and implement process improvements.
• Participate in equipment installation, validation, and qualification activities.

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What We’re Looking For

Basic (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally as needed.

Preferred (Nice to have)

• Experience with CREO modeling software and/or Windchill PLM.
• Familiarity with common manufacturing processes (machining, electronics assembly, fabrication).
• Experience reading engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and computer-aided manufacturing tools.
• Comfortable working in agile, cross-functional teams and handling multiple priorities.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full‑time salary range: $58,200 — $108,200 per year.
• Benefits (examples): Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental leave, Employee assistance programs, Flexible work arrangements, Education assistance, Life & disability coverage.
• Additional short- or long-term incentive programs may apply depending on role and performance.

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Location & Other Requirements

• Work location: Arlington, TX (onsite or as required by program).
• This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Travel: may include domestic and international trips depending on program needs.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third‑party recruiter providing access to this opportunity and additional matched roles.
• If selected, you will be hired directly by Confidential Client.
• We follow third‑party recruiter best practices to provide timely updates and respectful candidate experience.

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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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