Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

A Manufacturing Engineer is primarily responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods. They work closely with the design and production teams to ensure that products are manufactured efficiently and to the right quality standards. A Manufacturing Engineer uses their skills to evaluate manufacturing processes, design and implement cost-saving changes, ensure worker safety, and troubleshoot issues on the production line. They also play a vital role in the introduction of new products, helping to design and set up production processes.

Important skills for a Manufacturing Engineer include problem-solving, project management, and proficiency in data analysis and CAD software. They typically hold a degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field, and industry certifications such as Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) or Lean Six Sigma can be beneficial. Before becoming a Manufacturing Engineer, one may have roles such as Production Supervisor, Quality Control Inspector, or Process Engineer, which provide essential experience and skills in production operations, quality assurance, and process design and improvement.

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Weyerhaeuser

Civil/Structural Safety Engineer

When you think of manufacturing wood products, do you think of technology and innovation? Our highly automated, state-of-the-art mills require top-level engineering and industrial applications to...

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Senior Vehicle Systems Engineer ( Electrical / Mechanical )

  • Hayward, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 3 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university....

Process Technician / Mold Set Up - Plastic Injection Molding

Job Responsibilities Perform mold, set up and color changes in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to: Ensure molds have properly routed water Ensure all process...

Systems Administrator - Field System Engineer - Industrial Automation - Process Control – Onsite – Bartlett, TN (Greater Memphis Area) Responsibilities: Collaborate with team to set up and...

VSSI, llc

Test Engineer

Job description Summary: The Test Engineer will establish test procedures and coordinate the testing of products under development or in production ** Essential Duties and Responsibilities include...

Optical Systems Engineer

  • Westminster, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Westminster, CO
  • 2 days ago

design and analysis....

Manufacturing Engineer

  • Beachwood, OH
  • 20 days ago
  • Beachwood, OH
  • 20 days ago

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment...

Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

  • Novelty, OH
  • 20 days ago
  • Novelty, OH
  • 20 days ago

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment...

Systems Engineers

  • Northampton, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Northampton, MA
  • 11 days ago

Engineers Financial Analysts Quality Engineers Click 'APPLY NOW' to register for this event L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer....

Systems Engineer III - Nuclear Survivability and Vulnerability

  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 7 days ago

design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Experience or certification in MIL standards Ability to conduct cable and harness design...

Principal Air Defense Systems Engineer - Mission Systems Integration

  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Lone Tree, CO
  • 8 days ago

Experience with requirements management and system modelling tools, such as DOORS, Rhapsody, NoMagic, MATLAB Advanced Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not...

Manufacturing Engineer II

  • Miami, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 5 days ago

Additionally, Manufacturing Engineer II will be accountable for leading design transfer efforts to meet business objectives....

Lead Automation Manufacturing Engineer

  • Shrewsbury, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA
  • 12 days ago

This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Managers and is part of the Hardware Manufacturing Engineering Team located in Shrewsbury, MA and will be on-site position....

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  • Chaska, MN
  • 23 days ago
  • Chaska, MN
  • 23 days ago

Additionally, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be accountable for leading efforts in new product transfer and implementing design changes to meet business objectives....

Manufacturing Engineer

  • Hauppauge, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hauppauge, NY
  • 30+ days ago

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical degree....

Manufacturing Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Principles of Manufacturing
Learn the principles of manufacturing: process control, production flow, supply chain and basic finance, from the worlds #1 ranked Mechanical Engineering department. Develop the fundamental skills...
Manufacturing Systems I
Learn about manufacturing systems and ways to analyze them in terms of material flow and storage, information flow, capacities, and times and durations of events, especially random events. In this...
Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes
Study the processes used to manufacture products ranging from toys to smartphones, and learn fundamental principles and practical considerations that enable production at scale. Have you wondered...

Salary for Manufacturing Engineer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Manufacturing Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Manufacturing Engineers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.8%
Master's Degree
31.2%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.7%
High School or GED
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.3%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Manufacturing Engineers
1-2 years
30.8%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
15.4%
2-4 years
11.5%
4-6 years
11.5%
8-10 years
7.7%
6-8 years
3.8%



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