Production Engineer Jobs

Production engineers improve the systems, processes, and equipment used to make products safely, efficiently, and consistently. Explore vetted Production Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Positions may be available across manufacturing, energy, aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.

What Does a Production Engineer Do?

Production engineers help turn product and business requirements into reliable operations. They analyze production workflows, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, reduce waste, improve throughput, and support quality and safety standards. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on process design, manufacturing systems, automation, production planning, or continuous improvement.

Common Production Engineer Responsibilities

  • Design, evaluate, and optimize production processes and equipment.
  • Investigate manufacturing problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Use operational data to improve efficiency, yield, cost, and product quality.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, design, and supply chain teams.
  • Support process documentation, safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead or contribute to automation, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement projects.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, along with experience in manufacturing or industrial operations. Useful qualifications include process improvement, root-cause analysis, project management, and familiarity with production software, automation, statistical analysis, and quality systems. Requirements vary by industry and seniority; some positions value specialized experience in areas such as chemical processing, semiconductors, or medical devices.

Production Engineer Salaries and Career Paths

Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, scope of responsibility, and technical specialization. Senior Production Engineers and engineering leaders may take on broader responsibilities for production strategy, teams, facilities, or multi-site performance. Ladders focuses on vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore opportunities that fit their career goals.

Find Production Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse Production Engineer openings and compare opportunities by location, industry, and seniority. Review each listing for compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities, then apply to roles aligned with your experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or production operations.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
More
1
caret down

$185K - $260K *

Champion security excellence by designing and implementing robust software solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices, conduct code reviews, and respond to incidents, ensuring a s...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $166K *

Pioneer your career in transmission engineering, leading major EPC projects while driving innovation and technology development. Shape processes and tools that enhance project delivery and client sati...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $108K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to analyze and design structural systems for industrial projects. Utilize your engineering expertise to develop concepts, perform calculations, and ensure design co...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of AI-native solutions, designing robust agentic systems and workflows while closely collaborating with SMEs to enhance real user value through effective feedback mechanisms and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Design and develop transformative AI/ML models and solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems, and ensure performance and scalability of integration in pro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $240K *

Lead the development of innovative software solutions while mentoring a talented engineering team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance product quality and drive strategic vendor rela...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$63K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing innovative software solutions. Utilize your coding skills to address complex challenges, contributing to robust product development and ensuri...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Engineer innovative solutions for Arista's EOS software, enhancing data center networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and debug features, ensuring high-quality softwar...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K *

Join a team that's managing environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff and driving business development efforts in the oil and gas sector...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $225K *

Join us in driving the design and implementation of scalable systems, leading architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality software soluti...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $136K *

Unlock the potential of nuclear instrumentation by overseeing manufacturing projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with design teams to enhance product quality and supplier pe...

Supply, NCRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cybersecurity by leveraging your technical expertise to support enterprise sales. Engage with top-tier clients, guiding them through complex evaluations and de...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management across all phases, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring fellow Project Managers for continu...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $283K *

Transform transit operations by leading complex Automatic Train Supervision initiatives. Drive collaboration across technical and operational teams, ensuring system performance and reliability for maj...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading the analysis of offshore upstream oil-and-gas assets, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver insights that drive investment decisions and enhance technological capabi...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies for mechanical equipment, ensuring capacity and lead times align with production needs. Negotiate agreements and manage supplier performance to miti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $156K *

Elevate strategic decision-making by managing integrated program plans, ensuring accurate portfolio data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Join our team to drive the technical direction of our Internal Developer Platform, enhancing workflows and tooling for engineering teams. You'll lead multi-quarter strategies, ensuring reliable delive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$103K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to automate and enhance software delivery for critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance while supporting national secur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Engage in leading a diverse technical team to drive innovative engineering solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and t...

Warren, MIRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Help us advance our utilities and data center solutions by leading strategic customer partnerships, identifying market needs, and fostering scalable growth for a trusted workforce collaboration in cri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$154K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader, driving scalable software solutions and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering practices and deliver innovative AI-driven appli...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Innovate by building robust Go microservices for a multi-tenant AI platform. Collaborate with global teams to design API-first services, ensuring reliability and performance in production environments...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as you build and maintain integrations that connect security tools to enhance customer workflows. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, deliver, and support reliable solutio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading complex installations and mentoring engineers as you manage project success and drive customer-focused outcomes in the semiconductor industry. Join us in optimizing tech...

Manassas, VARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Production Engineer do?question toggle

    A Production Engineer designs, supports, and improves the processes, equipment, and systems used to manufacture products. The role often includes troubleshooting, improving efficiency and quality, and coordinating with operations and other engineering teams.

  • What qualifications do Production Engineer jobs typically require?question toggle

    Many roles ask for a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and experience with manufacturing or production processes. Employers may also value process improvement, data analysis, automation, project management, and industry-specific knowledge.

  • Where do Production Engineers work?question toggle

    Production Engineers work in industries that make or process products, including manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, energy, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food production. Responsibilities vary based on the company’s products and operations.

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

    Browse vetted Production Engineer listings on Ladders, a platform focused on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for salary details, location, experience requirements, and responsibilities.

  • What is the difference between a Production Engineer and a Manufacturing Engineer?question toggle

    The titles overlap and employers may use them differently. Production Engineers often focus on improving day-to-day production processes and output, while Manufacturing Engineers may focus more broadly on manufacturing methods, equipment, and facility systems.