Manufacturing Engineer
The Manufacturing Engineer at Confidential Client supports the design and manufacturing of specialized containers for radioactive and hazardous materials. This role involves hands-on engineering support, CAD modeling, BOM management, and collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to solve manufacturing challenges and improve product designs in a regulated nuclear industry environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is looking for an entry-to-mid-level Manufacturing Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support to an on-site manufacturing team. Key responsibilities include:
- Provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing and help resolve shop-floor technical issues
- Create and maintain drawings and 3D models using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical
- Support design reviews, test planning, and manufacturability improvements
- Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) within the ERP system
- Convert legacy paper and 2D drawings into accurate 3D models and documentation
- Maintain drawing revisions and controlled engineering documentation
- Interpret customer specifications and translate requirements into actionable engineering and manufacturing information
- Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to solve problems and improve processes
- Identify opportunities to improve product designs, manufacturability, and engineering processes
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Mechanical, or comparable CAD systems
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and technical documentation
- Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with both engineering and manufacturing teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn the client’s ERP and engineering systems
Experience That’s a Plus
- 2–4 years of engineering, drafting, or manufacturing experience — recent graduates with relevant internship or co-op experience are encouraged to apply
- Familiarity with ANSI Y14.2, Y14.3, and Y14.5 drawing standards
- Exposure to ASTM, AISI, NQA-1, 10 CFR Appendix B, or 49 CFR packaging requirements
- Experience with ERP-based BOMs, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement initiatives
- Electrical drafting experience
Why Work with Confidential Client
- Work directly with manufacturing — see designs move from CAD to the shop floor
- Gain experience in a regulated, technically specialized engineering environment
- Competitive salary (estimate shown on source), excellent benefits, generous paid time off, and a compressed work schedule
- Collaborative culture focused on customer success and continuous improvement
Additional details & compliance
- Employment type: Full-time, Onsite (Currie, NC)
- Location: Currie, North Carolina (onsite work required)
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Confidential Client provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
- This posting is written to comply with applicable U.S. federal and North Carolina state employment laws.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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