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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Key Responsibilities

• Support analysis of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems to identify opportunities for quality and process improvements.
• Assist in feasibility studies and validation activities for proposed engineering solutions.
• Create, revise, and evaluate engineering standards, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Perform inspections and quality assessments of products, processes, equipment, or installations under senior engineer direction.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions to meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and service providers as a point of contact when needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and change management efforts.
• Maintain and use knowledge management and documentation systems.
• Support product development, process validation, and engineering projects by analyzing requirements and providing technical input.
• Assist with project execution following established plans, schedules, and objectives.

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Required Skills & Knowledge

• Engineering technology fundamentals
• Quality engineering principles and manufacturing process improvement
• Engineering testing, validation, and design support
• Writing and applying engineering specifications and standards
• Root cause analysis and structured problem solving
• Project coordination and schedule management
• Technical operations support and risk awareness
• Supplier/contract coordination and cost awareness
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Health, safety, and compliance awareness

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business, Communications, or a related technical discipline.
• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply; internship, co-op, or hands-on manufacturing/engineering experience is preferred.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs

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Compensation, Schedule & Benefits

• Pay rate: $34.00 – $36.00 USD per hour (base pay; benefits not included)
• Duration: 1+ year contract
• Employment type: Full-time (Onsite)
• Shift: 1st Shift — 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance may be available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements

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Location & Onsite Requirements

• Onsite in Center Grove, IA. Candidates must be able to work at the client facility as required.

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Notes on Communication

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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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