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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to support on-site manufacturing operations at their Minden, LA campus. You will work with production teams and engineering groups to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost through data-driven process improvements.

• Support day-to-day floor operations, tooling design, gauging, quality, and efficiency initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and act on manufacturing data and metrics (scrap, DMRs, process stops) to drive improvements.
• Design and document processes, pFMEAs, process routers, equipment PMs, and other process documents to meet customer and internal quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Troubleshoot machine and tooling problems; support Defective Material Report (DMR) resolution and reduce process stops.
• Apply LEAN and Six Sigma tools to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Participate as an active member of a High-Performance Work Team (HPWT) / focus factory to support on-time delivery.
• Support new product launches and manufacturing launches through established launch teams.
• Manage small process-improvement projects, including scope, schedule, budgets, and implementation documentation.
• Provide technical and functional support across manufacturing, design engineering, and operations teams.
• Use CAD tools (2D/3D) to support tooling and process documentation; recommend design changes to improve manufacturability and profitability.

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Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (accredited institution).
• Authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• Located within a 50-mile radius of Minden, LA (no relocation assistance). Active-duty military candidates are exempt from the geographic restriction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience in engineering, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• ~1 year of manufacturing engineering experience or participation in engineering projects.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD and detailed drawing creation (SOLIDWORKS preferred).
• Lean and/or Six Sigma training or certification.
• Experience in high-mix/low-volume manufacturing, hose assembly, manual assembly/test, metal fabrication, welding/brazing, or chemical processes.

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Compensation, Work Type & Logistics

• Employment type: FULL_TIME.
• Estimated salary range: $71,000 – $105,000 per year. Position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• On-site position at Confidential Client’s Minden, LA manufacturing campus.
• Limited travel (<10%) may be required.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this role.

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Skills & Tools

• Proficient with SOLIDWORKS or similar CAD/CAM tools.
• Comfortable applying LEAN, Six Sigma, pFMEA, and traditional manufacturing engineering methods.
• Strong data analysis skills for manufacturing metrics (scrap, throughput, DMR).
• Effective verbal communication and teamwork; ability to work across multiple projects and teams.

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Additional Notes

• Opportunity for exposure to manufacturing operations, design engineering, program management, order management, and customer-facing activities (including aerospace OEMs).
• Confidential Client supports inclusive cultures and expects engineers to collaborate directly with production associates on project implementation.
• Reasonable accommodations: applicants who require disability-related accommodations during recruitment should request them; Careertakes will help coordinate with the client as appropriate.
• Final hiring decisions are made by the client. Only candidates meeting the geographic and authorization requirements will be considered.

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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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