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, a U.S. manufacturing company serving automotive and industrial markets.

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

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Program at a glance

This two-year Manufacturing Management Program (MMP) — Information Technology is a full-time, early-career rotational program that pairs on-the-job IT experience with structured leadership development.

• Salary: $75,000 per year
• Program length: Two years (two one-year rotations)
• Start date: July 2027
• Locations: One U.S. manufacturing facility and one Corporate or Shared Services team (locations assigned based on business needs)
• Relocation: Fully covered for both rotations
• First rotation location confirmed: Late April 2027
• Employment: Full-time

Important: Participants must be willing to relocate anywhere in the United States for both rotations. First rotation assignment will be confirmed in late April 2027.

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What You’ll Do

You will gain hands-on IT responsibility across manufacturing and corporate environments. Typical responsibilities include:

• Support technology systems and services used by manufacturing facilities and Corporate/Shared Services teams
• Analyze incidents, requests, system data, and business needs to improve reliability and user experience
• Partner with users and technical teams to implement changes, document solutions, and manage risk
• Lead a first-year project scoped with your supervisor and present results to senior leaders
• Execute a larger, second-year project aligned to your experience and development goals
• Present work and recommendations to leaders throughout the program and complete a capstone presentation at program end

Projects may involve systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and user support.

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More than a rotational IT role

MMP combines hands-on IT work with leadership development and mentoring:

• Leadership development integrated with day-to-day IT work
• Mentoring from experienced employees at other locations
• Peer connections with more advanced MMP participants
• Cross-functional exposure to manufacturing, corporate teams, and business impact of IT decisions
• Practice communicating technical recommendations to both operational teams and senior leaders

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Who should apply / What will help you succeed

This program is for curious, adaptable IT professionals ready to take ownership and learn quickly. Successful candidates typically:

• Troubleshoot technical problems using a structured, evidence-based approach
• Balance user needs, business impact, security, and operational risk
• Explain technical issues and changes clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Adapt quickly to new technologies, systems, and business environments
• Collaborate across technical and nontechnical teams
• Document work and follow through from issue identification to resolution

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Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
• Degree conferred in 2026 or 2027
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership (internship, student organization, project team, volunteer role, or job)
• Willingness to relocate anywhere in the United States for both one-year rotations
• Willingness to travel occasionally for orientation, program events, development activities, and facility visits
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship

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Preferred qualifications

You do not need to meet every preferred item to be considered. Relevant experience may include:

• Internship, co-op, project, or coursework involving systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, analytics, software, or technical support
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues and documenting solutions
• Exposure to cloud platforms, networking, enterprise applications, data tools, or security practices
• Interest in supporting technology within a manufacturing environment

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Physical requirements

The role requires both office and manufacturing facility work and may include:

• Dividing time between an office environment and a manufacturing facility
• Walking through production areas to observe equipment and processes
• Occasionally lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds (with assistance when needed)
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching while observing work areas
• Responding to audible alarms, signals, and verbal direction in noisy environments
• Wearing required personal protective equipment in production areas
• Using a computer for analysis, reporting, communication, and presentations for extended periods

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Application & selection process (what to expect)

Hiring timeline and steps (summary):

1. Apply online for the Manufacturing Management Program
2. Complete a short online assessment
3. 45-minute first-round interview with two program coordinators; review an IT case study in advance and discuss your approach
4. If selected as a finalist, meet two senior leaders
5. Receive a decision between January and April

Locations depend on business needs; your first rotation assignment will be confirmed in late April 2027.

Pre-employment: After a conditional offer, a pre-employment drug screen is required. Testing and employment decisions will be administered consistent with applicable law.

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About the client

Our client is a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. manufacturing company that designs and manufactures engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets. You’ll join an organization focused on safety, integrity, people, excellence, and stewardship, with opportunities to contribute to product innovation, sustainability, and cross-functional collaboration.

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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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