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

This early-career Manufacturing Engineer Associate will support production for our client’s missile/defense program on first shift. Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop tooling and equipment designs from engineering hardware specifications and deliver complete technical data packages for fabrication and assembly
• Produce design documentation using CAD tools (CREO, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) in accordance with company standards
• Provide engineering support to the production floor to troubleshoot and resolve integration and assembly issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, supply chain) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Drive process improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of manufacturing operations
• Assist in developing and implementing new manufacturing processes and systems, including fixture, machine, and tooling design

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college
• Entry-level understanding of hand tools and basic Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Demonstrated basic problem-solving ability in engineering or manufacturing contexts
• Proficiency or experience with AutoCAD, CREO, SolidWorks, or similar CAD/modeling software
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance (company-sponsored interim Secret required to start)

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Desired Skills

• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems commonly used in manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with machine and tooling mechanical design
• Understanding of general manufacturing and integration processes
• Knowledge of engineering materials and fabrication methods
• Ability to identify and solve complex production issues and implement robust countermeasures

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Security & Work Location

• This role is located in Camden, AR and requires access to a facility with special security requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; a company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.

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Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $52,400 — $97,400 per year (range provided by our client)
• Benefits (examples): Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life & Disability insurance
• Additional incentive programs may be offered depending on role and performance

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Why Join Our Client

Join a team committed to production excellence in a mission-driven Aerospace & Defense environment. This role offers hands-on engineering experience with CAD-based design, tooling development, and direct impact on manufacturing processes. Ideal for engineers early in their careers who want to grow technical skills and contribute to high-reliability production programs.

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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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