Manufacturing Management Program (MMP) - Engineering
The Manufacturing Management Program (MMP) at Confidential Client is a two-year full-time rotational engineering development program designed for early-career engineers. Participants work on real manufacturing challenges across two U.S. facilities, focusing on process improvement, quality, cost reduction, and leadership development. The program emphasizes hands-on engineering experience combined with structured leadership training, preparing participants for impactful careers in manufacturing engineering.
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, manufacturing (engineered components for automotive and industrial markets).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Program at a glance
This two-year Manufacturing Management Program (MMP) is a rotational development track for early-career engineers. Participants complete two one-year rotations at different U.S. manufacturing facilities, gaining hands-on manufacturing engineering experience and structured leadership development.
- Salary: $75,000 per year
- Program length: Two years (two one-year rotations)
- Start date: July 2027
- Locations: Two manufacturing facilities in the United States (relocation fully covered)
- First rotation location confirmed: Late April 2027
- Employment type: Full-time
- Must be willing to relocate anywhere in the United States for both rotations
What You’ll Do
You’ll take on meaningful engineering responsibilities from day one, including:
- Partner with engineers, operators, supervisors, and production teams to improve manufacturing processes and performance
- Analyze process, quality, and cost data and translate findings into practical improvements
- Observe operations, diagnose problems, and recommend engineering solutions
- Lead a scoped first-year project and present results to senior leaders
- Execute a larger second-year project aligned with development goals and present a capstone at program completion
- Communicate recommendations to both shop-floor teams and senior leadership
Projects may focus on manufacturing engineering, process improvement, quality, cost reduction, continuous improvement, data analysis, and operational performance.
What Will Help You Succeed
Successful participants are curious, adaptable, and take ownership. Key strengths include:
- Problem solving when information is incomplete
- Clear communication across all levels of the organization
- Building credibility quickly when joining new teams
- Using data and observation to make recommendations
- Owning projects from scope to results
- Adapting rapidly to new environments and challenges
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field
- Degree completion in 2026 or 2027
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Demonstrated leadership through internships, student organizations, project teams, or work experience
- Willingness to relocate anywhere in the United States for both rotations
- Willingness to travel occasionally for orientation, program events, and facility visits
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant experience that strengthens an application:
- Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in manufacturing or production
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods
- Experience with CAD, simulation, data analysis, or related engineering tools
- Coursework or projects in operations, supply chain, manufacturing systems, or engineering economics
Physical Requirements
The role includes both office and manufacturing-floor activity and may require:
- Walking and moving throughout manufacturing areas to observe equipment and processes
- Occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds (with assistance or lifting aid as appropriate)
- Bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while inspecting equipment and components
- Distinguishing visual detail for drawings, gauges, and measurement devices
- Responding to audible alarms and instructions in a noisy production environment
- Wearing required personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear)
- Extended computer use for analysis, reporting, and presentations
Pre-Employment Requirements
After a conditional offer, a pre-employment drug screen is required. Testing and employment decisions will be administered in compliance with applicable law.
About the Confidential Client
Our client is a U.S.-based, family-owned manufacturer of engineered components and solutions serving automotive and industrial markets. The organization invests in people and facilities and emphasizes integrity, customer focus, and stewardship. The MMP is designed to develop engineering and leadership capabilities that support business needs and future career growth.
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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