Manufacturing Engineering Trainee (Data Analytics)

Company: Dodge Industrial, Inc.
Location: Marion
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Trainee Location: Marion, NC Reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager Employment Type: Full Time Industry: Manufacturing | Mechanical Power Transmission Components | Engineering Services Job Function: Data Analytics | Process Improvement Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineering Trainee (MET) is an entry-level 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: Design and implement dashboards that provide actionable insights for plant operations and leadership. Use data to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Create reports and visualizations that drive decision-making and enhance operational performance. Work closely with IT, engineering, and production teams to implement data-driven solutions. 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. Tremendous exposure to all levels of Dodge leadership. Rotational opportunity for all Dodge manufacturing facilities and the North American Headquarters. In-depth training from all facets of the business (i.e., human resources, supply chain, finance, quality, etc.). Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related fields. Experience/working knowledge of manufacturing processes through internship, co-op, or full-time employment. Must be 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. Collaborates well with others and is a good team player. Experience with SAP and Excel. Experience with Python, M & SQL preferred. Why Join Us? Work alongside a collaborative, experienced leadership team. Be part of an industry leader with a strong brand reputation and an innovation-driven culture. RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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