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.

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$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's advancing space hardware systems through innovative mechanical design. Collaborate across disciplines to take flight hardware from concept to delivery, solving complex challenges in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Drive technical leadership for customer deployments, ensuring solutions meet requirements from design to delivery. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and maintain quality throughout the project...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by ensuring the stability and performance of trading systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to manage incidents, deliver configurations, and enhance processes in a fa...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $106K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by developing and standardizing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, reduce variation, and ensure quality in fabrication, machinin...

Newington, NHIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Help us advance innovative process solutions for TRISO fuel manufacturing. This role involves designing, integrating, and commissioning essential chemical systems within a collaborative engineering en...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $125K *

Advance your career by providing technical expertise in ultra-pure water systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and compliance while driving continuous i...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Drive efficiency through statistical analysis, enhance product quality, and collaborate to meet customer needs in an innovative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $190K *

Join us to enhance operational readiness by automating software deployments and monitoring infrastructure health, all within a challenging DDIL environment. Your role will focus on securing and optimi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $202K *

Transform complex engineering challenges into innovative solutions. Lead projects, analyze data, and collaborate with teams to enhance product success while ensuring safety and compliance across multi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by building innovative customer-facing features. Collaborate with design and engineering to tackle complex challenges, enhance user experience, and drive product direction while takin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by overseeing the design and installation of innovative machinery in a dynamic environment. Manage multiple projects and ensure processes run efficiently and effectively while coll...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$103K - $139K *

Optimize plant operations by ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible practices. Collaborate with teams to maximize production and maintain compliance while troubleshooting issues and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $175K *

Lead innovative mechanical design solutions for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality systems while m...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, code-compliant solutions that enhan...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $175K *

Innovate mechanical systems design for energy and infrastructure projects, leading project portions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and reliability in...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative product designs and lead development initiatives from ideation to market launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance existing products and drive revenue growth through new pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading process engineering on SAGD projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables, mentoring teams, and supporting all project phases from concept to start-up in a dynamic, colla...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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

$85K - $128K *

Drive your career forward by leveraging your engineering expertise to enhance production processes, support equipment manufacturing, and lead capital projects in a dynamic environment focused on innov...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence for manufacturing systems. Drive projects that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency while mentoring teams in a dynamic operational environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $148K *

Drive excellence by capturing and improving engineering processes for Controls System Architect teams, collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance documentation, streamline workflows, and f...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $148K *

Unlock potential by enhancing engineering processes through documentation and Lean methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive execution excellence, improve quality, and streamline...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive product development by transforming ambiguous challenges into impactful software solutions. Collaborate with founders and customers to build, test, and refine products across multiple startups...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $116K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading production teams, driving Lean initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence while fostering a safe and efficient work environment for all employees...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$62K - $116K *

Empower production teams by leading daily operations, driving Lean initiatives, and fostering a safe work environment. Champion continuous improvement while mentoring staff and ensuring performance go...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the successful execution of Flight Controls programs, ensuring technical, cost, and schedule objectives are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers while leading complex proje...

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  •   5 - 7 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.