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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff Process Engineer, Automation
$110K - $130K *
Inspire innovation in energy storage by enhancing our electrode manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in production. Join a cross-disciplinary team dedicated to sustainable...
Reposted today
$110K - $125K *
Grow your career with an entry-level role supporting electrical engineering in oil and gas. Collaborate with experienced engineers on design, construction, and maintenance of electrical systems across...
2 weeks ago
$115K *
Transform your career by providing critical in-house support for sales and operations, ensuring seamless project execution and equipment selection in the water treatment industry. Collaborate with div...
6 days ago
$90K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading quality initiatives, enhancing processes, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure produ...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Engineer innovative solutions by transforming customer requests into actionable engineering designs. Collaborate across teams to ensure feasibility and production readiness, while enhancing existing p...
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Engineering Superintendent, Production
$120K - $145K *
Champion operational excellence by leading the Production Engineering team to optimize LNG and Regasification facilities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance while mentoring staff and managing...
5 days ago
Senior Product Design Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to lead mechanical design for automotive antenna products, transforming complex requirements into manufacturable solutions. Collaborate across disciplines to influence product deve...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Manage the lifecycle of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, enhancing reliability and performance. Lead troubleshooting efforts, support continuous improvement initiatives, and provide technical gu...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of industrial manufacturing by providing expert guidance on equipment functionality and integration. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver tailored solutions that enhance proc...
Yesterday
$80K - $85K *
Lead the charge in site-level quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with ISO, GMP, and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement across processes, products, and the Quality Managem...
1 month ago
$125K - $150K *
Transform your career by leading piping engineering efforts, optimizing designs, and collaborating with multi-discipline teams on heavy industrial projects. Drive innovation from concept to execution...
1 week ago
$75K - $110K *
Unlock potential by supporting complex infrastructure for media clients. Ensure secure, scalable environments across networking, storage, and collaboration platforms while providing exceptional client...
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Corporate Process Engineer - PP & FS
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by enhancing manufacturing methods in chemical processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality across operations while driving process...
2 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Drive innovation in electrical engineering by enhancing plant control systems, troubleshooting complex electrical issues, and leading automation projects to optimize production efficiency and reliabil...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by providing specialized project field engineering expertise, ensuring safety, quality control, and effective material management. Collaborate with teams to deliver successful outcome...
5 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Champion project success by providing field engineering expertise in planning, material management, safety, and quality control. Ensure compliance with standards while coordinating subcontractor activ...
5 days ago
Engineering Director, Mining & Metals
$150K - $180K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of commercial strategy development, driving growth through market research, customer acquisition, and cross-team collaboration. Shape stakeholder partnerships and...
Yesterday
$78K - $125K *
Champion process improvement and ensure safety and quality in chemical manufacturing. Lead technical support, optimize operations, and manage projects to enhance productivity and compliance in a dynam...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Process Engineer, optimizing renewable energy processes, enhancing plant performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment focused...
Today
$120K - $144K *
Elevate your career by bridging customer needs with technical solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product performance and provide exceptional support, ensuring customer satisfacti...
1 week ago
$120K - $200K *
Engineer innovative solutions across the stack, enhancing user experience and scaling systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality product features using cutting-edge techn...
3 days ago
Project Engineer - Plant Maintenance
$85K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing power plant operations. As a Project Engineer, you'll lead equipment improvements, provide engineering support, and collaborate with teams to boost safety, re...
1 week ago
$95K - $105K *
Engineer and support project execution by coordinating documentation, scheduling, and procurement. Collaborate with teams to ensure projects meet safety, quality, and contractual standards while track...
2 weeks ago
Product Engineer Electrical / Electronic
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to innovate and enhance tire pressure monitoring systems. Take ownership of design verification and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams for product launches...
Reposted 1 week ago
Product Engineer Electrical / Electronic
$80K - $95K *
Champion innovative solutions to advance complex electrical systems through expert engineering principles, driving architectural optimization and ensuring compliance with functional safety standards...
4 weeks ago
What does a Production Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.