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 entry-level Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement) will work on-site at the Hampton Roads, VA facility for a Confidential Client supporting shopfloor improvement initiatives. You will act as “boots on the ground” to plan, implement, and follow through on projects that improve on-time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, safety, and environmental performance.

• Support and lead manufacturing improvement projects focused on scrap reduction and process reliability.
• Conduct time studies and shopfloor observations to document current and target conditions.
• Develop and document step-by-step procedures for loading/unloading large-volume processing equipment.
• Apply Lean and continuous improvement tools (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, SMED, TPM, JIT, Visual Management, Root Cause Problem Solving).
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and operations to fabricate and implement process improvements.
• Participate in Kaizen and rapid improvement events and support required follow-through to sustain gains.
• Assist Operations Supervisors, Area Leads, and Plant Managers with implementation and measurement of improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Job Dimensions & Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Willingness to work directly with shopfloor employees and document processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to secure cooperation across functions.
• Analytical and structured problem-solving ability to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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Qualifications

Basic requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (engineering, industrial engineering preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, initiative, and a high energy level.
• Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing shopfloor.
• Team-oriented, proactive attitude with solid analytical/statistical problem-solving skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including data analysis and spreadsheet creation).
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This role entails access to export-controlled items; offers are conditioned on an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree specifically in Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Math, or Science.
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, pivot tables, data analysis).

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Location & Employment Details

• Location: Hampton Roads, VA (on-site)
• Employment type: Full time
• Salary (estimated from source): $96,937 per year (estimated)

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About the Employer

This role is being recruited by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client in the Engineering industry. Careertakes is acting as a third-party recruiting platform and will support the hiring process; the Confidential Client will make final hiring decisions and extend offers.

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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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