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 *

Launch quality assurance initiatives that enhance product reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and resolve defects, ensuring that proces...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $108K *

Optimize production schedules and enhance operational efficiency by leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across departments to implement best practices and drive continuous...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $136K *

Transform your career by enhancing manufacturing processes for medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Lead the transformation of manufacturing processes and testing for robotics, ensuring efficient assembly, calibration, and quality control. Drive continuous improvement and establish robust production...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $150K *

Drive innovation in mechanical engineering to enhance demining systems. Collaborate with global teams to design, test, and deploy advanced solutions, ensuring operational excellence and safety in huma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $230K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you lead engineering teams in developing ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications, ensuring performance, cost, and schedule requirements are met while f...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower manufacturing excellence by optimizing processes and eliminating waste. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency in a dynamic environment, driving cont...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in implementing lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality across facilities. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize processes to support w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate continuous improvement strategies across departments, driving best practices and performance metrics. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and quality, ensuring alignment with organiz...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality improvements across operations by applying engineering principles, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product and process quality. Make a tangible i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Drive continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence by analyzing electro-mechanical product data, enhancing reliability, and optimizing processes through tooling design and technical support for...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $229K *

Transform spacecraft systems by leading the design and implementation of Command and Data Handling architectures. Drive innovation across cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring robust and scalable solutio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate innovation in materials engineering by developing and qualifying reactor materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive tests and optimize processes ensuring safety and performanc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $127K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing healthcare by developing cutting-edge manufacturing processes for vital medical devices, ensuring efficiency and quality while meeting regulatory standards and enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the Engineering Change process for complex scientific instruments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate, execute, and implement product changes throughout the lifecycle, ensuring...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $265K *

Drive the development of advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems for air vehicles. Collaborate in a dynamic team to design algorithms and simulations, ensuring optimal performance and stabi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $131K *

Champion manufacturing engineering for energetic materials, driving safety, quality, and cost objectives while collaborating across teams to enhance production processes and implement continuous impro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team responsible for advancing machining capabilities and evaluating innovative manufacturing technologies while ensuring high-quality production of tooling and precision components for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Transform manufacturing operations by leading a skilled team in machining and assembly. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimize processes, and ensure compliance while fostering a culture of...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing electrical systems for industrial applications, ensuring compliance with safety standards while leading projects from conception to implementation with a f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $90K *

Lead engineering initiatives to design, enhance, and optimize products, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities and performance standards while fostering innovation and usability improvemen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $219K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing advanced semiconductor packaging processes, ensuring quality and efficiency in high-volume manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming manufacturing processes by optimizing workflows and driving efficiency. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll lead pilot production, innovate solutions, and prepar...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive the transition of innovative reactor designs into scalable production systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability, assembly, and quality control for complex m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $199K *

Drive manufacturing excellence by leading engineering efforts for complex ultra-high-vacuum systems. Collaborate with design teams, define manufacturing strategies, and ensure readiness from concept t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.