Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Production Engineer

Rangeviewinc · El Segundo, California, United States

Company Overview

Rangeview is on a mission to build the foundry system that reindustrializes America. We exist to break the legacy manufacturing trap by reinventing critical production for the twenty‑first century. Through advanced software, deep automation, breakthroughs in materials science, and modern financing strategies, Rangeview rewrites both the cost curve and the power structure of making metal parts.

Job Summary

As a Production Engineer, you will take ownership of Rangeview’s production processes and turn legacy manufacturing practices on their head in order to create one of the most advanced aerospace foundries in the world. You will dive into operations on the floor in order to develop, qualify, and implement automation solutions that enable Rangeview’s vision of a modern manufacturing company. A successful candidate for this role will demonstrate determination, integrity, intellectual curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and comfort challenging the status quo.

This position’s internal job code is Production Engineer. We are currently hiring for Levels 1, 2, and 3IC.

Responsibilities

  • Review designs for producibility, leading and executing tasks to transition hardware from low-rate initial production to volume production
  • Research, design, modify, and test production methods and equipment based on a deep understanding of hardware and software requirements
  • Improve production efficiency and effectiveness by analyzing and planning workflows, optimizing space utilization, and maximizing equipment throughput without compromising quality
  • Ensure hardware and process quality by establishing standards, designing testing methods, and implementing rate production validation processes
  • Inform production strategy by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing process information and trends in order to propose solutions for achieving future throughput/cost targets
  • Support equipment uptime and technician utilization in order to ensure conforming hardware is delivered on schedule

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (ABET accreditation required) or equivalent experience meeting the following:
    • Associate's degree in an engineering discipline and 4+ years of investment casting experience
    • No degree and 8+ years of investment casting experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of an organization
  • Experience aggregating and analyzing technical data to make objective, informed decisions
  • Competent with CAD software

Preferred Skills/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (ABET accreditation required)
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or test engineering in aerospace, automotive, or commercial industries
  • Experience in the investment casting industry
  • Intermediate CAD modeling capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to scale production throughput
  • Familiarity with WMS, MES, and ERP systems
  • Experience qualifying, operating, and maintaining industrial equipment

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Summary Pay Range

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline. Salaries are based on demonstrated candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

  • Level 1: $85,000-$110,000
  • Level 2: $108,000-$132,000
  • Level 3IC: $126,000-$154,000

Benefits and Perks

Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package, including equity, unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Compliance

Rangeview is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Rangeview is governed on the basis of merit and aptitude and will not be influenced in any manner by any legally protected status.

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