About Careertakes

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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 hiring a Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer in Oxford, NC. This entry-level (0–3 years) position supports manufacturing operations, process improvements, equipment development, and continuous improvement initiatives on the plant floor.

• Support cross-functional manufacturing engineering projects with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams.
• Assist in developing and improving processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation.
• Analyze existing manufacturing methods and recommend improvements for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost.
• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions, routings, and process documentation.
• Conduct time studies, ergonomic assessments, and efficiency analyses.
• Support root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain AutoCAD drawings, tooling documentation, and equipment specifications.
• Assist with Lean Manufacturing initiatives, safety programs, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Provide technical support to Maintenance and manufacturing operations on shop-floor issues.

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What We’re Looking For

This role is a strong fit for recent engineering graduates or early-career engineers who want hands-on manufacturing experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Distribution & Logistics, or closely related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience (entry-level candidates encouraged).
• Manufacturing internship or co-op experience strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly, machining, tooling, and plant layouts.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting engineering or manufacturing projects.
• Familiarity with manufacturing automation (robotics, conveyors, sensors).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Epicor, Oracle, Plex).
• CAD/CAM experience (SolidWorks, Inventor, Mastercam) and exposure to Esprit CAM or Qlik.

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Location & Compensation

• Location: Oxford, NC (on-site / facility-based manufacturing role)
• Estimated salary: $95,975 per year (estimated)

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Why Join

• Hands-on engineering experience supporting real manufacturing operations.
• Opportunity to learn Lean practices, process improvement tools, and manufacturing systems.
• Mentorship and cross-functional exposure with operations, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Strong career path for engineers seeking growth in manufacturing or industrial engineering.

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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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