About Careertakes

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

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer / Experimental Parts Coordinator to support experimental manufacturing operations on a 12+ month contract (possible extension). This role focuses on creating and maintaining manufacturing routings, managing inventory for experimental builds, coordinating material transfers, and troubleshooting part/program issues to keep production flowing smoothly.

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What You’ll Do

• Create and edit manufacturing routings for experimental and prototype builds.
• Generate and validate fabrication programs; review manufactured-part prints.
• Monitor production inventory and forecast short-term material needs.
• Transfer stock between departments and maintain accurate transaction records.
• Communicate material/stock status with internal teams and supply management.
• Prepare and update daily and weekly reports using MS Excel and other Office tools.
• Occasionally design and model simple shop parts for use in production.
• Troubleshoot part requests from engineers and diagnose program/routing issues.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with laser programs and manufacturing routings.

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Tools & Systems

• SAP
• CREO
• AutoCAD
• Lantek, Radan
• Microsoft Office (Excel — PivotTables, VLOOKUP), Power BI

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Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in pre-engineering, manufacturing/engineering technology, CAD, or related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience (production, fabrication, or prototype shop).
• Proficiency in MS Office, with strong Excel skills (Pivot, VLOOKUP).
• Experience with CREO and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with SAP and Power BI preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings/prints.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of computer literacy and comfort with technical systems.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with sheet metal and common fabrication processes.

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Logistics & Additional Details

• Position type: Contract (12+ months) — possible extension.
• Shift: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday (flexible start around 6:00 AM). Overtime may be required based on business needs.
• Location: Onsite at Confidential Client — the hiring manager is open to candidates willing to relocate (candidates must be comfortable relocating to the client site after offer).
• Visa sponsorship: Not available now or in the future.
• Ideal candidates show initiative, attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and an upbeat, collaborative attitude.

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Why Join

• Hands-on exposure to experimental manufacturing and prototype builds.
• Work with industry-standard CAD/CAM systems (CREO, AutoCAD, Lantek/Radan) and enterprise systems (SAP).
• Opportunity to grow technical skills across routing/program generation, inventory forecasting, and fabrication troubleshooting.

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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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