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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Program Overview

Confidential Client is launching a Materials Science and Engineering rotational program designed to accelerate early-career engineers into technical and operational leadership roles within manufacturing. This hands-on program provides structured rotations across foundry and casting operations, mentorship, and exposure to process engineering, production supervision, and technical services/commercial functions.

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Program Structure & Start Date

• Process Engineer rotation — 12–18 months
• Production Shift Supervisor rotation — 12–18 months
• Technical Services / Commercial rotation — 12–18 months
• Primary location: Clintonville, WI (rotations may include work at nearby client sites in Wisconsin)
• Start date: January 2027

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What You’ll Do

• Gain hands-on experience across multiple foundry and manufacturing operations.
• Participate in shop-floor immersion to learn production processes, equipment, and daily operations.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify opportunities and implement sustainable improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Commercial) to drive continuous improvement.
• Gain exposure to automation, controls, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies, including root cause analysis, Lean practices, and Six Sigma tools.
• Document and standardize best practices to support knowledge sharing and operational excellence.

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What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering (or closely related field).
• Graduation date of December 2026.
• Internship, co-op, or other related engineering work experience preferred.
• High level of initiative and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and communicate ideas clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

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Preferred Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual pay shown on the original posting. Exact compensation and classification will be shared by Confidential Client during hiring.
• Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing, company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

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Employment Type & Work Location

• Employment type: Contractor and/or Full-time (as determined by Confidential Client).
• Primary work location: Clintonville, WI — this is an on-site, manufacturing-focused rotational program.

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Compliance & Export-Control Note

This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that they meet the “U.S. Person” definition (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or granted asylum/refugee status) or the employer obtaining any necessary export license. Confidential Client evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with an applicant if licensing cannot be obtained in a timely manner.

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Why Apply

This program is tailored for early-career materials and manufacturing engineers who want fast, broad exposure to production engineering, supervision, and commercial/technical roles. If you’re graduating in December 2026 and want a structured rotational experience that builds technical depth and leadership capability, this program is designed for you.

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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.