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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing process design and equipment optimization. This role works with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to design production layouts, implement process controls (including Statistical Process Control — SPC), troubleshoot production problems, and support regulatory and quality requirements. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Location: Barriada Flores, Puerto Rico
• Employment type: Contract / Full-time
• Estimated pay: $70,320 per year (estimated)

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What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling.
• Optimize plant machinery and equipment arrangement to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Develop operation sequences and procedures for fabrication of tools and equipment affecting product performance.
• Adapt and verify machine and equipment designs to meet factory and production requirements.
• Incorporate inspection and testing requirements into production plans.
• Evaluate equipment and tooling performance; recommend improvements and corrective actions.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and drive corrective actions to maintain product quality.
• Support development and implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) — collect and analyze data to reduce variation.
• Provide engineering guidance on design concepts and specifications to optimize manufacturing techniques.
• Ensure processes comply with applicable regulations, standards, and internal quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 0+ years of relevant experience — entry-level candidates are welcome.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production layouts, equipment, machining, and material handling.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment design, installation, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and basic statistical techniques is preferred.
• Ability to identify manufacturing issues, evaluate equipment performance, and support corrective actions.
• Understanding of inspection, testing processes, and applicable manufacturing regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality).

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Why join this role

• Hands-on experience designing production processes in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to SPC and data-driven continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to work across functions and contribute to product quality and process efficiency.
• Entry-level friendly — strong onboarding and learning opportunities.

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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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