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Overview

This is an entry-level Product Engineer role supporting manufacturing operations on a night production shift in San Antonio, TX. The position focuses on supporting assembly-line engineering activities, collaborating across functions (engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing), and helping ensure new product programs meet cost, quality, and schedule targets. The role is salaried and requires flexibility for occasional extended hours, start-up activities, recovery efforts, and weekend support as operations demand.

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Shift & Schedule

This role is assigned to the night production shift:

• Monday–Thursday, 5:30 PM – 4:00 AM (primary schedule)
• Production start planned for early 2027
• 10% shift differential applies when working the night schedule
• Occasional work outside of scheduled hours may be required to meet business needs

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What You’ll Do

• Support engineering activities across the product development lifecycle for vehicle programs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather technical information and resolve production issues
• Assist with vehicle and system integration activities for new product development
• Track engineering deliverables, action items, and project milestones to help keep programs on schedule
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and problem-solving sessions
• Evaluate designs against cost, quality, and performance objectives
• Read and interpret installation prints and technical documentation to support correct build configurations
• Document engineering changes, communicate status to stakeholders, and support continuous improvement initiatives

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related technical discipline
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis (U.S. Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee). The client does not anticipate providing employment-based sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) for this position.

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Desired Skills & Experience

• Understanding of automotive or commercial-vehicle parts and assemblies
• Experience working on cross-functional engineering projects (manufacturing, quality, purchasing)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Comfortable initiating conversations and collaborating across levels and functions
• Self-starter who takes ownership to find answers and drive tasks to completion

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: USD $70,400 – $105,600 per year (final offer dependent on skills, knowledge, and experience)
• Competitive, market-based compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing
• Additional details on benefits will be provided by the client during the hiring process

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About Our Client

Confidential Client is a global leader in commercial vehicle manufacturing and related engineering. They design, manufacture, and support heavy- and medium-duty vehicles and components used across commercial fleets. This role sits within their production engineering organization supporting manufacturing growth in San Antonio.

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Location

San Antonio, TX (on-site, night shift)

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Notes on Reasonable Accommodation

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the application process or to participate in interviews, please notify Careertakes through the platform so we can coordinate with the client.

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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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