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, Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer (Professional Band 2) to support value-stream operations within an aerospace manufacturing environment. You will work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, maintain value-stream health, and support process and quality compliance.

• Support technical operations for assigned value stream to help meet performance metrics (FTY, scrap, MDR onset, TPM)
• Assist with strategy deployment and short-/long-term value-stream initiatives
• Support process documentation, development, and change control (PECO)
• Help manage inventory tools and systems (MSS, Solumina, Comp Cards)
• Participate in problem solving (RCCA, PDCA, Shainin, etc.) and data-driven process optimization
• Assist with operational training, onboarding, and co-op training sessions
• Support technical compliance activities (AS13100, process/product correlation, returned goods handling)
• Contribute to metallurgical qualification/compliance activities (ES6-26 process) and machine safety ownership
• Facilitate ergonomic assessments and lead ergonomic improvement projects

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Responsibilities (Details)

• Value Stream support: execute and assist in initiatives to maintain and improve value stream health and performance.
• Lean & continuous improvement: value stream mapping, process capability analysis, mistake-proofing, and implementation of improvements.
• Technical compliance: support AS13100 execution, engineering change processes, and returned-goods workflows.
• Data & documentation: support process documentation, CAD modeling/drafting, and use of statistical tools for capability and optimization analysis.
• Safety & ergonomics: support machine safety, perform ergonomic assessments, and implement corrective actions.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Manufacturing Engineering or related engineering field
• Less than 2 years of engineering experience (entry-level / Professional Band 2)
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and quality concepts
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T and blueprints
• Understanding of process capability theory and basic statistical analysis
• Familiarity with joining processes (brazing, welding)
• CAD modeling and drafting experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and effective verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and interface with multiple organizational levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Desired

• Experience with Minitab or equivalent statistical software
• Experience with CREO and/or Unigraphics (NX)
• Six Sigma exposure or certification
• Experience working with supply chain or in cross-functional project teams

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $76,506 – $95,632 per year (as posted)
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Variable Incentive Plan (bonus eligibility)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA company contribution
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 12 paid holidays and vacation accrual

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Location & Eligibility

• Location: Clyde, NY (on-site / plant-support role)
• Due to the client’s military contractor status, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and will be required to provide evidence of citizenship or immigration status upon applying.
• Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodations; please request accommodations during the hiring process if needed.

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Typical Mental and Physical Demands

• Primarily office/production-floor hybrid duties: frequent computer use, occasional standing and walking
• Close vision and manual dexterity for inspections, CAD work, and documentation
• Regular attendance, ability to manage multiple tasks, and professional collaboration with colleagues and the public

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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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