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.
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Transform municipal wastewater infrastructure by leading design and delivery of innovative projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community impact through effective engineering...
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Champion the design and delivery of innovative wastewater infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance municipal systems and ensure regulatory compliance while mentor...
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Grow your career by enhancing manufacturing processes while ensuring quality and safety. Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency and lead training initiatives to empower team members at...
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Lead project evaluations and engineering calculations to ensure pipeline safety and compliance across development activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams...
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Lead the charge in optimizing processes by developing automated data pipelines and predictive models, while driving decision support initiatives for operational efficiency within a data-driven environ...
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Innovate application reliability by leading the resolution of incidents and complex problems. Collaborate cross-functionally to support system upgrades and performance enhancements, ensuring effective...
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Lead and manage complex electrical engineering projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for industrial and commercial facilities while ensuring scope, schedul...
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Project Engineering Manager - Industrial Water
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Lead multi-discipline engineering teams to execute diverse water projects, ensuring quality and timeliness. Optimize budgets and schedules while mentoring staff and interfacing with clients for succes...
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Champion innovative design solutions for high and medium voltage projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while leading cross-functional teams to deliver resilient substations and transmi...
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Contribute to project success by managing technical aspects of construction, including document control, RFI processing, and quality assurance, while collaborating with project teams to ensure timely...
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Transform your career by driving innovative manufacturing processes and systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance production efficiency, contribute to continuous improvement, and lead project...
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Develop and execute strategies to achieve project milestones, coordinating across teams to ensure successful new model launches while managing KPIs and reporting structures effectively...
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Unlock potential by leading electrical engineering for a state-of-the-art facility. Oversee design, construction, and commissioning phases, ensuring compliance with codes and quality standards while m...
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Lead the charge in enhancing manufacturing processes by applying cutting-edge technology, driving productivity improvements, and becoming the go-to expert across departments to shape the future of fas...
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Engineering Manager- Advanced Process & LNG Solution
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Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering by providing technical guidance, overseeing project execution, and leading multi-discipline teams. This role involves complex problem-solving acros...
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Engineering Manager- Advanced Process & LNG Solution
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Unlock potential by leading technical teams and projects while influencing design standards and ensuring quality in complex engineering environments across various industries...
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Engineer I, Electrical Engineering
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Champion innovative electrical designs for UHP gas purification systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create detailed documentation and ensure product compliance, while enhancing your en...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes for printed circuit boards. Collaborate across functions to drive efficiency, safety, and quality while implementing innovative soluti...
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Elevate your career by optimizing operations as a Process Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, streamline processes, and drive cost improvements while ensuring...
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Join a team that's redefining product testing by developing innovative methods and equipment. Leverage your engineering expertise to interpret standards, conduct analyses, and collaborate across depar...
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Empower your career by leading advanced electrical engineering designs for energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative, code-compliant solutions that enhan...
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Intermediate / Senior Project Engineer - Hydro
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Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering for hydropower and water resources projects, coordinating activities from planning through construction while ensuring quality and technical excellence...
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Intermediate / Senior Project Engineer - Hydro
$140K - $190K *
Transform hydropower and water resources projects by leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts, ensuring quality and coordination from planning through construction, while mentoring junior enginee...
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Intermediate / Senior Project Engineer - Hydro
$140K - $190K *
Join a dynamic team to lead multidisciplinary engineering for hydropower and water resources projects. Drive technical deliverables, coordinate interfaces, and ensure quality from planning through con...
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Intermediate / Senior Project Engineer - Hydro
$140K - $190K *
Champion multidisciplinary engineering excellence in hydropower and water resources projects. Lead technical deliverables, coordinate teams, and drive project success from planning through constructio...
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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.