Junior Mechanical Engineer

Mai Placement • Newark, NJ

13h • Onsite

About The Position

A growing kitchen cabinet manufacturer is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to support the Mechanical Engineer in improving machinery, tooling, and production processes. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. The Junior Mechanical Engineer will assist with equipment evaluation, process improvements, troubleshooting, and prototyping, while learning to take on increasing responsibility over time. This is a hands-on role that works closely with operations, maintenance, and production teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or in progress)
• 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment (internships/co-ops acceptable)
• Basic familiarity with industrial machinery (CNC routers, mills, saws, etc.)
• Fundamental understanding of machining principles, tooling, feeds, and speeds
• Strong willingness to learn and develop hands-on technical skills

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on and mechanically inclined
• Eager to learn and take direction from senior engineers
• Comfortable working on the production floor
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Positive attitude and coachable

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating and improving existing production equipment
• Support the specification and implementation of new machines for manufacturing operations
• Help select and maintain tooling for machining and production processes
• Assist in optimizing machine parameters (cutting speeds, feed rates, cycle times, etc.)
• Support efforts to improve production flow and line efficiency
• Work with the Mechanical Engineer to troubleshoot equipment and process issues
• Help train machine operators on proper machine use and best practices
• Assist in prototyping and testing using tools such as 3D printers, lathes, and milling machines
• Document processes, improvements, and standard work instructions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level