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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What You’ll Do

This entry-level, on-site operations role is part of a 24-month Operations Early Career Program (OECP) designed to develop technical and leadership talent for manufacturing and distribution operations. As an OECP Associate you will rotate through hands-on assignments and formal training to build skills in process improvement, quality systems, and project delivery.

• Lead and facilitate problem-solving efforts using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Support process improvement projects: introduce/validate equipment and process changes to reduce scrap, improve throughput and product quality.
• Help design and implement divisional quality controls to ensure compliance to product and process standards.
• Provide on-machine support to operators and teams to maintain production capability and meet delivery targets.
• Act as a floating project engineer: develop timelines, assign responsibilities, and drive project execution to meet goals.

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Who We’re Looking For

We seek recent engineering graduates who are committed to a career in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related) — December or May graduates eligible for cohort start dates.
• Previous internship, co-op, or relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership (student organizations, team projects) and volunteer engagement.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to relocate to assigned site for the program.
• Note: Work authorization/sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

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Locations (Site Assignments)

Candidates should be open to assignment at any of the program sites. Site placement is notified approximately 60 days prior to start.

• Perris, CA
• Peachtree City, GA
• Mount Prospect, IL
• Greenfield, IN
• Lowell, IN
• Mentor / Painesville / Fairport Harbor, OH
• Miamisburg, OH
• Oak Harbor, OH
• Neenah, WI
• Mt. Juliet, TN

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $86,000 per year (USD) — representative figure advertised for this role.
• Program includes structured training, on-the-job rotations, and exposure to Lean / Six Sigma practices.
• Benefits vary by site but may include medical plans, retirement/401(k) contributions, paid time off, and other customary employee benefits offered by the confidential client.

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Important Notices & Screening

• Final candidates are typically required to complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
• The confidential client may require identity verification during the interview process (video or in-person).
• This position is posted for multiple U.S. locations; any state-specific employment notices required by law will be provided by the hiring site during the process.
• Sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities — contact the hiring organization directly to discuss needs.

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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.