Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

Explore Manufacturing Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Manufacturing engineers help organizations design, improve, and scale the processes that turn materials and components into finished products. Their work can span production systems, equipment, quality, automation, and continuous improvement.

What Manufacturing Engineers Do

Manufacturing engineers develop and refine production methods to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency. Typical responsibilities include evaluating workflows, selecting and implementing equipment, analyzing production data, resolving process issues, and partnering with design, operations, quality, and supply chain teams. The exact scope varies by employer, product, and industry.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with process engineering, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and production planning. Knowledge of quality systems, automation, CAD or engineering software, statistical analysis, and relevant regulatory requirements may also be valuable. Strong communication and project management skills help engineers coordinate improvements across teams.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Manufacturing engineers work in industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical devices, consumer goods, and industrial equipment. Career paths may lead to senior or staff engineering roles, manufacturing engineering management, process leadership, or operations leadership. Specialized expertise and demonstrated results can help candidates pursue opportunities with broader technical or organizational responsibility.

Find Manufacturing Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Manufacturing Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and identify positions that align with your experience, industry knowledge, and career goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing processes by leading engineering initiatives, troubleshooting, and implementing improvements. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality in aseptic fill...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing welding processes and manufacturing methods to enhance production quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $155K *

Optimize welding manufacturing processes by applying advanced engineering principles. Collaborate across teams to enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability in production. Serve as a technical autho...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $190K *

Drive the introduction of special processes for metal structures, collaborating with design engineers to enhance manufacturability and reliability. Lead trade studies, define process controls, and man...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by ensuring process reliability and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, drive continuous improvement, and uphold technology standards in chemic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $198K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace manufacturing by leading turbopump assembly initiatives. You'll mentor engineers, drive process improvements, and ensure product excellence while collaborating...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $203K *

Help us shape the future of manufacturing systems engineering by leading innovative strategies and collaborating across teams to enhance production capabilities in a dynamic environment. Join us in dr...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $110K *

Empower quality excellence by enhancing management systems, driving improvements, and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues and ensure compliance, ultimately boosting product quality and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform aerospace manufacturing by leading structural bonding processes for high-reliability rocket motors. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality and efficiency from development to production...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of structural bonding processes for aerospace applications, ensuring high-reliability bonded structures from development to production. Collaborate across teams to optimize manufacturin...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $202K *

Transform complex mechanical challenges into innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in design, development, and implementation. Collaborate with teams to enhance product life cycles and ens...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Engineer innovative mechanical solutions by leveraging your expertise in physics and materials science. Design, develop, and implement custom tooling while ensuring compliance with industry standards...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $131K *

Transform manufacturing processes by providing robotic troubleshooting support and driving improvements in special processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and efficiency...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $135K *

Drive manufacturing excellence by designing processes, improving efficiencies, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality products while navigating regulatory requirements and ensuring bes...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $140K *

Advance operational excellence by delivering high-impact solutions through specialized troubleshooting, production support, and effective project management in a collaborative environment that enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $171K *

Take ownership of production readiness for space hardware, driving designs from low-rate to high-rate manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to enhance producibility, reliability, and efficiency whil...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive critical production runs in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and quality in cGMP and non-cGMP Gene Therapy campaigns while collaborating across multiple business facets...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $85K *

Unlock potential by leading manufacturing teams to achieve production goals, ensuring safety and quality standards are met across Test, Assembly, Clean Room, and Machine Shop operations while driving...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving operational excellence through project management, lean implementation, and process standardization. Contribute to cost reduction and efficiency improvements wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $185K *

Innovate manufacturing processes as a Senior Engineer, optimizing design, implementation, and production efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, resolve issues, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by leading sheet metal forming and welding processes for aerospace applications. Drive quality and efficiency from development to high-rate production, collaborating a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $207K *

Unlock potential by managing manufacturing processes for pulser modules, driving prototype transitions to production. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to enhance assembly operations and ensu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $136K *

Drive the evolution of manufacturing processes by leading forming operations, enhancing production efficiency, and collaborating with engineering teams to optimize rocket structure fabrication for fut...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes for electronic products, managing a team of engineers to enhance quality, efficiency, and innovation while driving continuous improvement initiati...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Product Engineer, driving innovation in composite development for high-value aerospace and defense programs while mentoring teams and managing strategic customer rela...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Manufacturing Engineer do?question toggle

    A Manufacturing Engineer designs, evaluates, and improves production processes, equipment, and workflows to support safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing. Responsibilities vary by company and industry.

  • What qualifications are common for Manufacturing Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles call for an engineering degree or equivalent experience, along with knowledge of production processes, quality methods, data analysis, and continuous improvement. Specific requirements depend on the product and employer.

  • Which industries hire Manufacturing Engineers?question toggle

    Manufacturing Engineers work across sectors including aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical devices, industrial equipment, and consumer products.

  • What skills can help a Manufacturing Engineer stand out?question toggle

    Relevant skills may include process improvement, lean manufacturing, root-cause analysis, automation, quality systems, statistical analysis, project management, and cross-functional communication.

  • How can I find Manufacturing Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Manufacturing Engineer listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements and find positions that match your experience and career goals.