Occupation
Manufacturing Engineer
A Manufacturing Engineer designs and optimizes production processes, tooling, and workflows to improve efficiency, quality, and cost within a manufacturing plant, typically holding an engineering degree and reporting to plant or engineering management. The role combines Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies with CAD tools like SolidWorks to design fixtures and layouts, and relies on Root Cause Analysis to resolve recurring production defects. Continuous Process Improvement is a core focus, distinguishing this role from more hands-on production technician positions.
Duties & responsibilities
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for complex assemblies across design, prototype, and production phases
- Design fixtures, tooling, and production line layouts to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve recurring production defects and quality issues
- Lead cross-functional coordination between design, manufacturing, supply chain, and production teams
- Author work instructions and process procedures to standardize operations across work centers
- Implement process improvements using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
- Select and deploy capital equipment and manufacturing systems to support production scaling
- Mentor and support manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives
What Manufacturing Engineer roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Manufacturing Engineer make?
Employers posting Manufacturing Engineer roles list a median of $136,000 a year (middle half $130,000–$180,000), from 67 postings that state pay.
53% of open Manufacturing Engineer roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Manufacturing Engineer roles?
126 open Manufacturing Engineer roles from 45 employers; the most at Relativity Space, Impulse Space and Shield AI, and in California, Texas and Washington.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Manufacturing Engineer in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
- Open roles
- 126
- Employers
- 45
- Median pay
- $136,000
- Disclose pay
- 53%
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Open Manufacturing Engineer roles (126)
Manufacturing Engineer
NOV Inc.
Grand Bay, AL
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CPS SENIOR HYPERSONICS RESIDENT ENGINEER
STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP)
Huntsville, AL · $130,987 – $197,200
A senior engineer will oversee weapon systems production at a government facility, managing technical compliance, evaluating manufacturing issues, and approving hardware dispositions. This role suits someone with extensive engineering experience who can independently exercise technical authority and lead complex program oversight.
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Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (PCB and PCBA)
Impulse Space
Redondo Beach
This role involves applying expertise in printed circuit board design and assembly to ensure the reliability of spacecraft electronics. You'll work on PCB and PCBA technology that directly supports Impulse's spaceflight vehicles, with advancement tied to your experience level.
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Staff Manufacturing Engineer
CesiumAstro
Full-time · Melbourne, FL
A hands-on engineering role designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for satellite communication systems and aerospace platforms. This position suits engineers who thrive in dynamic cross-functional environments and want direct involvement in building hardware for space applications.
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Turbomachinery
Relativity Space
Long Beach, CA · $122,000 – $182,000
Relativity Space is seeking a manufacturing engineer to own the development and production of turbopump components for their Aeon-R rocket engines, balancing design innovation with scalable manufacturing processes. This role suits someone with aerospace manufacturing experience who thrives solving novel problems in high-pressure environments and can bridge engineering and production teams.
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Senior Project Engineer
Crusoe
Brighton, CO · $115,000 – $140,000
Crusoe is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to lead the startup and commissioning of a new high-volume manufacturing facility, owning everything from capital equipment selection to floor operations. This role suits someone with 7+ years of manufacturing or greenfield experience who can bridge design engineering and factory operations while mentoring junior staff and driving continuous improvement.
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Manufacturing Engineer
GE Appliances
Selmer, TN
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Senior Manufacturing Designer, Mechanics
Oura
Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $172,550 – $203,000
This role designs the fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing stations that produce Oura's wearable rings at scale, working across product design intent and mass-production reality. It suits someone with 5+ years shipping precision hardware fixtures through contract manufacturers who can own designs from concept through validation, combining CAD expertise with factory-floor judgment.
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Staff Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing (R6311)
Shield AI
Full-time · Seattle, WA · $155,000 – $230,000
Lead manufacturing strategy and infrastructure development for advanced defense systems, overseeing production scaling, equipment deployment, and cross-functional integration from engineering through factory operations. This role suits experienced engineers who drive factory-scale execution and mentor teams through complex operational buildouts.
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Manufacturing Engineer
Sullair Corporation
Michigan City, IN
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Process Engineer
Huntsman Corporation
USA - AL - McIntosh
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Johns Manville
Tucson, AZ
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Interdisciplinary
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
Fort Belvoir, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
This role leads a technical workforce supporting Army Intelligence and Security Command operations globally, managing logistics for intelligence systems and mentoring professional staff. It suits experienced engineers or architects with federal service background who can coordinate complex infrastructure projects and drive program delivery in a defense environment.
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F-35 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
Naval Air Systems Command
Fort Worth, TX · $115,711 – $150,426
A federal engineering leadership role overseeing technical teams and solving complex challenges for military aircraft and weapons systems sustainment. This suits experienced engineers ready to step into management and take responsibility for program-level decisions.
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ENGINEER (GENERAL) SUPERVISOR
U.S. Marine Corps
Albany, GA · $106,437 – $138,370
This federal engineering supervisory position oversees multi-disciplinary teams delivering mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical engineering services for military installation construction and facility maintenance projects. The role demands hands-on technical expertise in complex utility systems alongside personnel management and strategic coordination across installation divisions.
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SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER / ARCHITECT
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Kittery, ME · $142,452 – $185,193
This is a supervisory engineering or architecture role with NAVFAC where you oversee design and construction projects for military facilities, managing both in-house staff and contractors from initial concept through completion. The position suits licensed professionals with several years of project and design management experience who can lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with federal acquisition and engineering standards.
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SUPV Interdisciplinary
Defense Information Systems Agency
Fort Meade, Maryland · $169,279 – $197,200
This is a management position overseeing long-range IT planning and enterprise architecture for a military cyber command, requiring candidates to guide network technology strategy and advise senior leaders on infrastructure modernization. It suits experienced engineers or computer scientists with backgrounds in complex systems design, telecommunications networks, and cloud infrastructure who are ready to step into a federal supervisory role.
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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY (ENGINEERING & ARCHITECT)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Concord, CA · $133,060 – $172,980
This is a supervisory federal engineering position managing resident engineers on defense construction projects, directing field and office engineering work, and handling contract administration. It suits experienced engineers or architects with PE or RA licensure ready to move into management of construction operations for the Department of Defense.
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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY(SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER) (TITLE 5)
Air National Guard Units
Jacksonville, FL · $106,437 – $138,370
This is a supervisory role managing engineering teams and operations for the Florida National Guard, requiring both technical engineering expertise and proven leadership experience overseeing multiple staff members and organizational functions. The position involves strategic planning, resource optimization, policy development, and accountability for subordinate supervisors' performance.
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Process Engineer
Remington Ammunition
Lonoke, AR
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Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC · $93,231 – $158,322
The EPA's Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention office seeks chemical engineers to analyze scientific data, assess workplace chemical exposures, and evaluate manufacturing and waste disposal processes. This role suits engineers who can translate technical risk assessments into clear communication for government stakeholders and industrial partners.
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Process Engineer
Huntsman Corporation
USA - AL - McIntosh
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Process Engineer
Johns Manville
Tucson, AZ
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Industrial Engineer
Gentex
Zeeland, MI
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Aerospace Engineer
Federal Aviation Administration
Oklahoma City, OK · $111,779 – $173,292
This federal position trains engineers in aircraft certification and safety standards, develops curriculum on FAA regulations and structural analysis, and serves as a technical advisor on complex airframe and component certification matters. It suits experienced aerospace engineers who excel at teaching, can manage projects independently, and want to shape the standards and practices across the aviation industry.
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U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Full-time · Pine Bluff, AR · $56,039 – $116,362
This federal position ensures munitions manufacturing complies with engineering specifications through quality planning, inspection oversight, and process improvement. It suits engineers with experience in quality control, statistical analysis, and manufacturing optimization who want to work in defense production.
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Materials Engineer
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Rockville, MD · $143,913 – $187,093
This federal regulatory role involves reviewing and approving nuclear reactor materials and designs for compliance with NRC requirements, working across complex licensing applications and safety evaluations. The position suits engineers with specialized nuclear materials expertise who can communicate technical information to both internal teams and external stakeholders while contributing to regulatory development.
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Remington Ammunition
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What employers state they pay
Median
$136,000
Middle half
$130,000 – $180,000
From 67 of 126 open roles — the 53% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry15%
- Mid34%
- Senior34%
- Lead / Staff / Principal13%
- Management3%
From 97 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Manufacturing Engineer postings ask for
Measured from the 126 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Lean Manufacturing19 roles15.1%
- Six Sigma18 roles14.3%
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)16 roles12.7%
- SolidWorks15 roles11.9%
- Root Cause Analysis12 roles9.5%
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)11 roles8.7%
- Siemens NX10 roles7.9%
- Tolerance Stack-up Analysis8 roles6.3%
- Design of Experiments (DOE)7 roles5.6%
- AutoCAD6 roles4.8%
Where Manufacturing Engineer roles are
Among the 103 of 126 open roles we could place on a map.
- Texas15
Employers hiring Manufacturing Engineers
45 in total, most open roles first.
- RSRelativity Space19 roles
- ISImpulse Space13 roles
- SAShield AI13 roles
- ASAST SpaceMobile12 roles
Crane Co.5 roles
General Mills5 roles- OOura5 roles
Beckman Coulter4 roles