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Manufacturing Engineer

Confidential Client•Consulting
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$76,334
Yaphank, New York
A Day Ago

The Manufacturing Engineer role supports engineering and production teams in daily manufacturing operations, documentation, and process improvements. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience with technical drawings, Bills of Materials, and Engineering Change Orders in a collaborative, on-site manufacturing environment. It is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to develop their engineering skills and contribute to production goals.

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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.


What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer opportunity supporting day-to-day production and engineering activities at a Confidential Client facility. You will work with cross-functional teams to maintain documentation, support continuous improvement, and assist with product and process updates.

  • Support engineering and production teams with daily operations
  • Update and maintain manufacturing documentation and records
  • Create and revise Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings
  • Assist with Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
  • Review technical drawings and product documentation
  • Maintain accurate data within company systems
  • Support continuous improvement and process enhancement initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals

What We’re Looking For

We seek recent graduates or early-career engineers who are detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Technology, or a related field preferred
  • Recent graduates encouraged to apply
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is a plus
  • Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn new systems
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join Confidential Client

  • Entry-level friendly role with hands-on manufacturing and engineering experience
  • Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and exposure to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborative team environment working directly with production and engineering staff

Schedule & Location

  • Full-Time, Monday–Friday
  • Contract-to-hire role — fully onsite in Yaphank, NY

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay range: $27.00 – $29.00 per hour (hourly range provided by Confidential Client)
  • Benefits (if eligible) may include:
    • Medical, dental & vision
    • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
    • Life insurance (voluntary) and AD&D
    • Short- and long-term disability
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Transportation benefits
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • PTO / Vacation / Sick leave

Compensation offered will depend on qualifications, experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and other job-related factors.


Ideal Candidate

This position is ideal for a recent engineering graduate or someone early in their career who wants to build a career in manufacturing engineering. The right candidate is dependable, detail-focused, communicates well, and is motivated to learn factory systems and continuous-improvement practices.


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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