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.

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Why this role matters

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer I to help design, implement, and support manufacturing processes for commercial cooking equipment. You’ll work on product improvements, prototype and pre-production support, and process problem-solving in a collaborative manufacturing environment. This role is a strong early-career opportunity to develop core engineering skills while contributing to real product builds and production improvements.

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What We Offer

• 100% employee-owned culture (employee stock ownership plan after one year)
• Annual company performance bonus in addition to base pay
• Defined career paths and professional development (tuition reimbursement, LinkedIn Learning)
• Competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid holidays)
• Onsite wellness clinic and new fitness/wellness facilities
• A collaborative R&D and prototyping environment with test labs and model shop
• Department activities and company-wide events

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What You’ll Do

• Support manufacturing process improvements and implementation
• Execute engineering tasks, including technical documentation and drawings
• Lead clearly defined projects of limited complexity
• Provide prototype and pre-production support for new and enhanced products
• Participate in regular design and process reviews; communicate status clearly
• Apply problem-solving and root cause analysis to resolve production issues
• Develop process design elements (fixtures, tooling, assembly methods)
• Work closely with experienced engineers to build product and process knowledge
• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, manufacturing-related field, or equivalent experience
• 0–2 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
• Basic 2D/3D modeling knowledge and familiarity with sheet metal, machining, and fabrication
• Ability to use hand tools and electric/air tools safely
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Detail-oriented with creativity for practical engineering solutions
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight for training and trade shows
• Basic Microsoft Office and presentation skills (PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team

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Preferred / Helpful Skills

• Hands-on prototyping experience
• Familiarity with process documentation and control plans
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (5-Why, Fishbone, etc.)
• Exposure to manufacturing environments (assembly lines, welding, fabrication)

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: Eaton, OH, US
• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available as required by law.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.