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 is an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer role supporting a confidential client’s manufacturing engineering team on-site in Littlerock, CA. You will work alongside engineering and production teams to translate designs into efficient, producible manufacturing processes.

• Provide guidance to Engineering on design concepts to ensure manufacturability and cost-effective production
• Participate in tool and fixture design reviews to confirm feasibility and reduce assembly build time and program costs
• Define sequence of operations for product builds and develop corrective actions for non-conforming product
• Identify producibility and affordability improvement opportunities across assemblies (electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids, propulsion)
• Act as a hands-on technical representative for Manufacturing, proposing practical, innovative solutions for complex problems
• Support cross-functional teams to drive low production cost outcomes and continuous improvement

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (entry-level)
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to interface with multiple levels of leadership, clients, and vendors
• Ability to work on-site in Littlerock, CA and to work 1st shift (5:00 AM–3:30 PM) and/or alternate schedules as required
• Ability to use computers and engineering tools for extended periods (up to 10 hours per shift)
• Ability to traverse manufacturing environments (tooling, stands, ladders, steps) while wearing appropriate PPE; occasional confined-space entry may be required
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed for qualified individuals with disabilities

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with composite materials and processes
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with CATIA or equivalent CAD/model-based engineering tools
• Experience with root cause/corrective action (RCCA) using structured methodologies

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate: $30 to $37 per hour (range provided by the source)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Work schedule: 4x10 (Monday–Thursday) typical; 1st shift (5:00 AM–3:30 PM) and other schedules as needed
• Featured benefits: Medical insurance in compliance with the ACA, 401(k), paid sick leave in accordance with applicable laws
• On-site role based in Littlerock, California (travel between nearby sites may be required)

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Working Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily manufacturing/production environment exposure for some tasks; most engineering tasks may be performed at a workstation
• Frequent use of computers and engineering software; periodic time on the shop floor
• Must follow standard safety practices and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

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About the Role

Careertakes is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client in the Engineering industry. This role is ideal for early-career engineers who enjoy hands-on problem solving, working closely with design and production teams, and who are focused on manufacturability and continuous improvement.

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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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