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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Overview

Confidential Client seeks motivated early-career talent for an Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP). This is a full-time, on-site rotational leadership program based in Nashua, NH designed to accelerate careers through 3 one-year rotations in manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and related operational functions. The program includes mentorship, leadership training, and tuition assistance for a part-time graduate degree (if applicable).

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What You’ll Do

This rotational program gives you broad, hands-on experience across operations and manufacturing functions to prepare you for leadership roles.

• Complete three one-year rotations across different business units, facilities, and roles (example rotations below)
• Lead projects that improve processes, production quality, and supply chain performance
• Work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and test teams to deliver mission-critical systems
• Participate in annual leadership development conferences and targeted training
• Receive one-on-one mentorship and career coaching to plan rotations and post-program placement

Example rotations (subject to business needs):

• Process Engineer
• Industrial Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Procurement Analyst
• Supply Chain Planner
• Subcontract Administrator
• Strategic Sourcing Lead
• Operations Program Specialist
• Value Stream Specialist

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Who We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

To be considered, candidates must meet the stated education/experience thresholds and be willing/able to work on-site in Nashua, NH.

• OLDP I: Bachelor’s degree by June 2027
• OLDP II: Master’s degree by June 2027 OR 2+ years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork in academic, internship, military, or extracurricular activities
• Strong motivation, work ethic, and ability to learn quickly in operational environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance (required)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Degree areas: Supply Chain Management; Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical); Data Science/Analytics; Business Administration
• Prior internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or related operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and flexibility to relocate for annual rotations among program sites
• Interest in pursuing a part-time graduate degree (MBA, Master’s in Engineering, or related) while in the program — tuition assistance is provided

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $64,926 - $110,374 (range based on market pay structures; final salary depends on experience, education, location, and internal equity)
• Benefits for regular employees scheduled 20+ hours/week typically include: medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time off, parental/military/bereavement leave, and other voluntary benefit programs
• Tuition assistance available for approved graduate programs relevant to the business

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Location & Program Notes

• Primary work location: Nashua, NH (on-site required for this role)
• The program encourages annual relocation to other major manufacturing sites when appropriate (examples of program sites include Austin, TX; Cedar Rapids, IA; Fort Wayne, IN; Endicott, NY)
• This is a rotational, in-person program intended to develop future operational leaders; remote work is not an option for this role

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Recruiter Notes

Careertakes is assisting Confidential Client as a third-party recruiter. We screen for strong candidates who demonstrate leadership potential, technical curiosity, and readiness for rotational assignments. Applicants who meet minimum and preferred qualifications and who are willing to relocate for rotations are prioritized.

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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.