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 (On-product branding & consumer/industrial products).

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

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About the Role

Mechanical Engineer for Project Management (Mech Engineer Project Mgmt Concordville PA) — Confidential Client is a global manufacturer of on-product branding solutions serving automotive, appliance, electronics, sporting goods, and premium consumer-product brands. This early-career project manager role gives mechanical engineers ownership of customer programs from pre-production and DFM through full-scale production. You will manage global programs (typically $10k–$1M in annual sales) and work closely with engineering, manufacturing, commercial teams, suppliers, and customers in the U.S. and China.

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What You’ll Do

• Manage global customer programs from pre-production through full-scale production for projects ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000 in annual sales
• Evaluate product and manufacturing feasibility and recommend design or process modifications to meet aesthetic and performance requirements
• Design efficient, repeatable process flows for manufacturing
• Support vendor selection and lead vendor negotiations for assigned programs
• Develop product costing to inform program planning and decision-making
• Oversee tooling kickoff, pre-production development, component qualification, and production ramp
• Collaborate daily with colleagues and customers in the United States and China to maintain alignment and resolve issues

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 0–3 years of relevant experience (mechanical, process, quality, or manufacturing engineering). Co-op and internship experience counts
• Working knowledge of ProE (Creo) and AutoCAD
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects to timely completion
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Accounting, and Manufacturing teams
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset
• Willingness to travel to production facilities in China as required

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Values We Look For

• Passion for learning, continuous improvement, and delivering results
• Team-first attitude and willingness to contribute to broader company success
• Enthusiasm for problem solving and practical, production-focused solutions
• Respectful collaboration across departments
• Commitment to supporting the Confidential Client’s mission and values

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Why Join Our Client

Confidential Client has decades of experience partnering with leading global brands. The company emphasizes internal growth, hands-on problem solving, and a collaborative, casual-professional environment. Early-career engineers get meaningful program ownership and clear paths for advancement.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• On-site fitness center
• Employee culture and volunteer teams
• Recognition events and company luncheons

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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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