Production Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Production Engineer jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in automotive manufacturing, aerospace, food and beverage processing, and industrial equipment, with openings at every level from entry-level process technician to senior principal engineer. The most active hiring metros are Atlanta, Savannah, and Columbus, where employers like Gulfstream Aerospace, Kia Georgia, and Coca-Cola have established lasting production operations. Process optimization, quality systems, and lean manufacturing are the specialties appearing most consistently in Georgia job listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Data Center Production Operations Engineer Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain large-scale server fleets across data center environments, including hardware triage, failure analysis, and coordinating repair and replacement workflows
- Monitor production systems health using observability tooling and telemetry data to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure anomalies before they impact service availability
- Develop and refine operational runbooks, escalation procedures, and incident response playbooks specific to data center server environments
- Collaborate with hardware engineering, network operations, and capacity planning teams to support server deployment, decommissioning, and lifecycle transitions
- Analyze failure trends and operational data to identify systemic issues in server hardware or firmware, and drive root cause analysis and corrective action
- Contribute to automation initiatives that reduce manual toil in server provisioning, health checks, and fleet management workflows, including leveraging AI-integrated tooling
- Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement process improvements that increase operational efficiency and reduce mean time to resolution for production incidents
- Communicate infrastructure status, incident timelines, and risk assessments to engineering and operations stakeholders through clear written and verbal updates
- Support capacity readiness activities by validating server acceptance criteria and coordinating with data center technicians during hardware bring-up and commissioning
- Identify gaps in monitoring coverage or operational tooling and propose solutions that improve fleet visibility and production reliability
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Minimum Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in data center operations, site operations, or production infrastructure engineering supporting large-scale server environments
- 6+ years of experience with server hardware components including CPUs, memory, storage, and network interface cards, including hands-on troubleshooting and failure diagnosis
- Experience using systems monitoring and observability platforms to track fleet health, identify anomalies, and drive incident resolution in production data center environments
- Experience developing or improving operational processes, runbooks, or automation scripts to support server fleet management at scale
- Experience collaborating with hardware engineering, network, and capacity teams to coordinate infrastructure deployments and lifecycle activities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash to automate data center operations tasks including health checks, inventory management, or alerting workflows
- Familiarity with server firmware management, BIOS configuration, and out-of-band management interfaces such as IPMI or Redfish in hyperscale data center environments
- Experience contributing to post-incident reviews and translating findings into durable operational improvements that reduce recurrence across a server fleet
- Background in capacity planning or hardware acceptance testing processes within a large-scale cloud or hyperscale data center organization
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$111,010/year to $158,995/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Data Center Production Operations Engineer Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain large-scale server fleets across data center environments, including hardware triage, failure analysis, and coordinating repair and replacement workflows
- Monitor production systems health using observability tooling and telemetry data to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure anomalies before they impact service availability
- Develop and refine operational runbooks, escalation procedures, and incident response playbooks specific to data center server environments
- Collaborate with hardware engineering, network operations, and capacity planning teams to support server deployment, decommissioning, and lifecycle transitions
- Analyze failure trends and operational data to identify systemic issues in server hardware or firmware, and drive root cause analysis and corrective action
- Contribute to automation initiatives that reduce manual toil in server provisioning, health checks, and fleet management workflows, including leveraging AI-integrated tooling
- Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement process improvements that increase operational efficiency and reduce mean time to resolution for production incidents
- Communicate infrastructure status, incident timelines, and risk assessments to engineering and operations stakeholders through clear written and verbal updates
- Support capacity readiness activities by validating server acceptance criteria and coordinating with data center technicians during hardware bring-up and commissioning
- Identify gaps in monitoring coverage or operational tooling and propose solutions that improve fleet visibility and production reliability
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Minimum Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in data center operations, site operations, or production infrastructure engineering supporting large-scale server environments
- 6+ years of experience with server hardware components including CPUs, memory, storage, and network interface cards, including hands-on troubleshooting and failure diagnosis
- Experience using systems monitoring and observability platforms to track fleet health, identify anomalies, and drive incident resolution in production data center environments
- Experience developing or improving operational processes, runbooks, or automation scripts to support server fleet management at scale
- Experience collaborating with hardware engineering, network, and capacity teams to coordinate infrastructure deployments and lifecycle activities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash to automate data center operations tasks including health checks, inventory management, or alerting workflows
- Familiarity with server firmware management, BIOS configuration, and out-of-band management interfaces such as IPMI or Redfish in hyperscale data center environments
- Experience contributing to post-incident reviews and translating findings into durable operational improvements that reduce recurrence across a server fleet
- Background in capacity planning or hardware acceptance testing processes within a large-scale cloud or hyperscale data center organization
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$111,010/year to $158,995/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Production Engineer Job Market in Georgia
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Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering from an accredited program
- Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficiency with CAD software and production planning or ERP systems such as SAP
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
- Experience managing production schedules, output targets, and cross-functional shop floor teams
- Strong root-cause analysis skills and familiarity with quality management standards like ISO 9001
Production Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production engineer in Georgia?
Most production engineer roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Georgia does not mandate a state-issued license for most private-sector production engineering roles, but candidates pursuing roles involving public safety systems may pursue Professional Engineer licensure through the Georgia State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Employers strongly favor candidates who have completed co-ops or internships in manufacturing environments, and certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt add a measurable competitive edge.
Which companies hire production engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring production engineers in Georgia right now include Meta, Qcells, and HYUNDAI MOBIS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's deep concentration of automotive, aerospace, and food manufacturing plants means demand for production engineers is spread across both large OEMs and their regional supplier networks.
Which Georgia cities have the most production engineer jobs?
Newton County, Hogansville, and Cartersville have the most production engineer openings in Georgia right now. Atlanta anchors the market as the state's largest industrial and logistics hub, while Savannah's growing port-adjacent manufacturing corridor and Columbus's long-established textile and defense manufacturing base each drive consistent demand for production engineers at facilities ranging from automotive assembly plants to aerospace component suppliers.
Are there remote production engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Production engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, shop-floor role, so most positions require a physical presence on site. About 0% of production engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be project management, process documentation, or continuous improvement consulting roles rather than day-to-day manufacturing floor positions.
How can I get hired as a production engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate rotational or associate engineer programs at Georgia's large manufacturers, such as Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah or Kia Georgia in West Point, which regularly recruit candidates directly from Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern, and Kennesaw State. Starting in adjacent roles like quality technician, manufacturing associate, or industrial technician at a Georgia plant is a proven lateral move. Completing a Six Sigma White or Yellow Belt certification before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that resonates with Georgia hiring managers even without direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to production engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to production engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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