About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Traineee (MET) is an entry-level manufacturing engineering position tailored for high-potential future leaders of Dodge® Industrial. This program will follow a formal and structured rotational training and development program for 1-2 years. This role will include assigned daily mentorship from a technical and non-technical senior leader, pre-assigned critical hands-on manufacturing projects that aim to eliminate cost and time and improve safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role offers tremendous exposure to all levels of Dodge leadership, rotational opportunities for all Dodge manufacturing facilities and the North American Headquarters, and in-depth training from all facets of the business (i.e., human resources, supply chain, finance, quality, etc.).

Requirements

  • Engineering degree (mechanical, industrial, or related field).
  • Experience/working knowledge of manufacturing processes through internship, co-op, or full-time employment.
  • Currently authorized to work for Dodge Industrial in the United States (US).
  • Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on critical thinking, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
  • Attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate well with others and be a good team player.

Nice To Haves

  • Ability to read and decipher manufacturing drawings and procedures.
  • Experience in a metal-cutting work environment.
  • Working knowledge of CNC equipment and programming.
  • Gearing or bearing experience.
  • Intermediate materials knowledge.
  • Comfortable with and has the desire to work on a manufacturing shop floor.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in a formal and structured rotational training and development program for 1-2 years.
  • Receive daily mentorship from technical and non-technical senior leaders.
  • Complete critical hands-on manufacturing projects focused on cost and time reduction, and improvements in safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
  • Gain exposure to all levels of Dodge leadership.
  • Participate in rotational opportunities across all Dodge manufacturing facilities and the North American Headquarters.
  • Receive in-depth training in various business facets including human resources, supply chain, finance, and quality.

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer status
  • Notification of rights pursuant to federal employment laws
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