Its been around close to 4 years since I've graduated with a Bachelors in Mech Eng. I've recently took a job as an assembler for a defense company. I'm looking any advice on how to move up into a mech eng or manufacturing eng role within the company as I continue searching for other jobs.

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OP this is such a hard time to be looking for a job in any industry really because the job market sucks from what I have heard. I think the biggest thing is getting some sort of experience to add to your resume if you are wanting to move up in this industry.

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I graduated during covid as well and it took me almost a year to manage something contractual mech design engineer role. Worked in 2 contractual roles for about 2 years to get selected for a full time mid level role and after2 years got a promotion (had to move accros the country twice during the whole process).

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