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

This role supports day-to-day manufacturing operations and continuous improvement efforts. You will work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to analyze processes, identify opportunities, and help implement solutions that increase throughput, reduce variation, and improve product quality.

• Support manufacturing and production engineering activities
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify improvement opportunities
• Assist with process optimization, productivity improvement, and cost reduction
• Monitor production performance and manufacturing KPIs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Document manufacturing processes and standard work procedures
• Analyze production data and prepare reports to drive decisions
• Help identify process bottlenecks and recommend solutions
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S activities
• Participate in cross-functional teams to implement improvements
• Perform additional engineering and manufacturing analysis as required

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What We’re Looking For (Required Qualifications)

We seek entry-level candidates (0–3 years experience) including recent graduates who are eager to learn on the job.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Operations Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related field
• 0–3 years of relevant experience; fresh graduates are welcome
• Basic understanding of manufacturing and production processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze production data and identify process improvement opportunities
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis

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Preferred Skills

These skills are desirable and will help you be successful more quickly in the role.

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S
• Root cause analysis and process optimization
• Experience with production systems (SAP/ERP) and manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CAD tools
• Experience with reporting/visualization tools (Power BI or similar)
• Understanding of quality management systems and production control (Kanban)

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Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Effective communication and team collaboration
• Time management and adaptability
• Curiosity and willingness to learn

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Location & Employment

• Location: Chicago, IL (on-site)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Seniority Level: Entry / 0–3 years
• Estimated base pay (as reported): $63,462 per year (estimate)

The role is based on-site in Chicago and requires collaboration with production teams on the factory floor.

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Why You Should Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers who want hands-on manufacturing experience and exposure to continuous improvement programs. You’ll gain cross-functional experience, mentorship, and practical skills in Lean and data-driven problem solving.

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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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