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.
$80K - $95K *
Deliver innovative technical proposals by leveraging your expertise in engineering. Collaborate with customers to interpret requirements and provide tailored solutions, ensuring high-quality responses...
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$80K - $95K *
Collaborate with us to develop technical proposals and solutions for customer projects, leveraging your engineering expertise to interpret requirements and deliver tailored quotations while ensuring c...
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$90K - $100K *
Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing productivity and efficiency. Collaborate with operations to analyze processes, implement improvements, and establish sustainable standards in a manufacturing...
4 weeks ago
Engineering Technician - Day Shift
$71K - $98K *
Accelerate your career by supporting and enhancing automated production systems. This role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficient manufacturi...
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$77K - $103K *
Optimize production processes by designing and developing equipment, providing technical support, and collaborating with teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality...
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Drive the execution of CAPEX projects by ensuring engineering standards, coordinating teams, and managing project phases from conception to delivery, promoting efficiency and collaboration across vari...
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Senior Product Design Engineer
$172K - $203K *
Shape the future of wearables by leading innovative design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and refine consumer devices with precision and passion in a dynamic, fa...
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Mechanical Engineer 3 - 10 years
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Drive the development and implementation of satellite architectures, engaging in mechanical and thermal analysis, design integration, and environmental testing while collaborating with diverse teams t...
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Lead the charge in managing project administration for multiple small to medium-sized projects, ensuring effective cost and schedule management while supporting the Project Manager and overseeing proj...
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Join a team that's dedicated to innovative product design and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards while utilizing your en...
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$100K - $200K *
Partner with us to develop groundbreaking simulation products, focusing on AI and robotics. Engage with customers to shape product roadmaps, create prototypes, and enhance integration within the simul...
3 weeks ago
Product Engineer - Powertrain Emissions
$80K - $95K *
Tackle innovative design challenges as you develop and validate structural components for passenger vehicles, ensuring efficiency and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mee...
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Product Engineer - Powertrain Emissions
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Champion the optimization of powertrain emissions through hands-on testing, data analysis, and calibration development to ensure compliance with stringent emissions standards and improve low-emission...
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Generator Services Project Engineer
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Transform power generation reliability by leading engineering support for turbine-generator maintenance and upgrades. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance project execution and drive continuous i...
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Project Engineer | Chemical Manufacturing
$88K - $105K *
Drive impactful projects in a safety-focused chemical manufacturing environment. Lead from concept to execution, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance plant performance and reliability while ens...
6 days ago
$135K - $160K *
Transform client challenges into innovative solutions while mentoring teammates and driving tech excellence. Collaborate in a dynamic, non-hierarchical environment to inspire and elevate product engin...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate manufacturing processes by developing controls and reducing variability. Engage in audits, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and yield in a dynamic en...
2 weeks ago
Manufacturing Engineer Team Lead
$85K - $100K *
Shape the future of manufacturing by leading a dynamic team, ensuring optimal equipment availability, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Drive projects and inspire staff in a collaborat...
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Drive your career forward by leading Mechanical Engineering initiatives in Automotive Battery manufacturing, focusing on process development, equipment design, and project management to enhance produc...
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Drive regulatory excellence as you support licensing strategies for innovative nuclear projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with regulatory bodies, contributing to energy tran...
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$95K - $115K *
Advance engineering excellence by optimizing titanium melt processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing sustainable improvements through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform project outcomes by leveraging your expertise in Process Engineering. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, safety, and compliance while driving innovative solutions across multiple loca...
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Unlock potential by leading electrical design for water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable water systems, from concept through construction, while mai...
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Join our team to empower communities by designing innovative electrical solutions for water infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable and resilient systems f...
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Lead site development projects by managing engineers, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering client relationships while navigating local regulations and community involvement to deliver innovati...
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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.