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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Position overview

This opportunity is for a Manufacturing Engineer supporting a confidential client in the engineering industry. The role is focused on day-to-day monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and product quality. The position supports new product launches, capital projects, equipment installations, and development of equipment preventative maintenance (PM) standards. The confidential client seeks mechanically minded candidates who can troubleshoot equipment and processes, work with vendors, and use CAD tools for tooling and fixture design when required.

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What You’ll Do

• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes and equipment to maintain product quality and production uptime.
• Develop, document, and maintain equipment and process standards and procedures.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support installations, new product launches, special projects, and capital projects in partnership with project management and cross‑functional teams.
• Help develop equipment PMs and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (TPS/lean).
• Use CAD tools for tooling, jig, or fixture design as needed.
• Communicate and coordinate with vendors and suppliers for equipment, parts, and services.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities.

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What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Engineering degree OR 5+ years of related manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on problem solving.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word) and basic data analysis.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or other CAD tools; experience with SolidWorks is a plus.
• Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, machining, metal forming, hydraulics, and equipment installation is preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and communicate technical information to operators, technicians, and vendors.
• Effective interpersonal and project collaboration skills.

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Nice to Have

• 2+ years of direct manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Experience with machining operations.
• Robotics and PLC programming exposure (Allen‑Bradley, Mitsubishi PLC).
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, TPS).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $31.25 – $38.46 per hour (contract-to-hire).
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
  • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time off / leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave)
• Actual benefit eligibility may depend on job classification and length of employment.

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Location & Employment Type

• This is a Contract‑to‑Hire, fully onsite position based in Paris, KY (40361).
• Employment type: Contractor (with potential conversion).
• Expected workplace: on-site at the confidential client facility.

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Important compliance & process notes

• Application deadline (anticipated): Aug 16, 2026.
• This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Careertakes and we will help coordinate an accommodation with the confidential client.
• The confidential client may use AI-assisted tools during sourcing or screening to support hiring; final hiring decisions are made by people.

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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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