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 *

Transform manufacturing processes by developing lean strategies, optimizing workflows, and leading improvements in cost, quality, and safety metrics, while collaborating with teams to adapt equipment...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize and enhance manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and lead continuous improvement projects to d...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading early-stage manufacturing planning, defining requirements, and collaborating with design teams to ensure successful product execution. Drive high-quality results through ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by optimizing CCA and module processes. Drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality through collaboration and continuous improvement methodologies. Join a team...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Take ownership of process improvement initiatives, enhancing manufacturing efficiency through data analysis, collaboration, and strategic planning. Drive optimization efforts across functions to boost...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Join a team that's redefining manufacturing excellence by designing innovative tooling solutions for advanced missile systems, ensuring efficient production processes and risk mitigation for the THAAD...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Unlock your potential as a senior manufacturing engineer driving F-35 planning initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance production efficiency, utilize data analysis tools, and support innovati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic program team focused on developing innovative manufacturing processes for complex systems while ensuring efficiency and quality improvements through collaboration...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Collaborate with teams to enhance manufacturing processes, integrate new technologies, and optimize assembly workflows, ensuring product quality and efficiency for rapid program development in a dynam...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by driving process improvements and integration, partnering with teams to enhance producibility and operational efficiency, while analyzing and resolving technical cha...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of aerospace quality assurance by ensuring compliance and excellence in production processes while collaborating with suppliers and customers to resolve issues and drive continuous im...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $169K *

Advance your career by supporting gas turbine production planning and repairs. Collaborate with engineers and machinists to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring timely delivery and quality of tur...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of advanced packaging processes in a clean room environment, focusing on die attachment and wire bonding for prototype and production assemblies with a comm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $115K *

Lead the transfer of new processes and products from pre-production to full implementation, managing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams while ensuring effective communication with stakehol...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $219K *

Shape the future of propulsion and ordnance systems by leading design, integration, and testing efforts for advanced aerospace projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive manufacturing excellence by managing engineering and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance, optimizing processes, and overseeing capital investments to enhance plant performance and ROI...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $126K *

Grow your career with hands-on engineering experience in manufacturing operations, focusing on capacity modeling and time studies. Collaborate with teams to enhance productivity and establish labor st...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of ruggedized directed-energy systems. Own major mechanical subsystems from design to production, collaborating with engineers to create field-deployable hardware...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $150K *

Empower teams to enhance manufacturing quality systems for humanoid robotics. Collaborate cross-functionally on hardware engineering, analyze production data, and drive strategies that ensure reliabil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

Seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to design and implement automated control systems for advanced gas purification equipment, enhancing performance and reliability through innovative solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Discover your potential as you enhance automated systems, ensuring production efficiency and quality. Collaborate across teams to design, troubleshoot, and maintain cutting-edge manufacturing equipmen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Tackle complex product development projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and engineering standards while fostering collaboration and maintaining pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $140K *

Drive innovation by designing and prototyping mechanical systems for advanced defense platforms. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize performance and manufacturability throughout the...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in mechanical engineering innovation, providing design and documentation support while managing large-scale projects and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in product development an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming piping and HVAC designs into detailed, actionable work instructions for production teams, ensuring seamless integration and installation aboard autonomous vessels while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.