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 Process Engineer role focuses on learning and applying engineering fundamentals in a manufacturing environment. You will support process optimization, continuous improvement, and hands-on troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers and plant leadership.

• Learn and apply engineering fundamentals to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and waste reduction
• Support work order improvements and maintain Engineering Master documentation
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data to identify trends and support root-cause problem solving
• Support Kaizen events and Lean projects using tools such as 5 Whys and A3 planning
• Provide hands-on execution and implementation support for equipment, material or process changes
• Create and update work instructions, process documentation, visual standards, and operator training materials
• Participate in safety, environmental, and health compliance activities and corrective actions
• Support and lead continuous improvement projects and A3 projects with defined project plans
• Develop test/trial plans for evaluating materials and parts; create CAD drawings for new equipment/tooling
• Assist in developing capital charters and manage implementation of capital projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering
• 2–4 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred
• Foundational engineering knowledge and exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• CAD / SolidWorks experience
• Exposure to CNC equipment, thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, or related manufacturing processes preferred
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Project management competency for capital projects
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively on the production floor
• Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• OSHA/NOM safety competency in industrial environments preferred
• English proficiency appropriate for the role

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Full-time, on-site role in Slidell, TX
• Travel is not required
• Typical manufacturing floor activities: sitting, standing, walking, using hands, reaching, talking, and hearing
• May occasionally be required to crouch, bend, climb, or lift up to ~25 lbs
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Slidell, TX (on-site)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Employer: Confidential Client (via Careertakes)
• Industry: Engineering

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Notes on Hiring & Privacy

Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiter for this role and will share candidate information with the confidential client for hiring purposes. All applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities; contact Careertakes if you require assistance during the hiring process.

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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.