Senior Level Production Engineer Jobs

Senior level production engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of production systems, process reliability, and the technical direction of the teams and projects that keep operations running. Openings concentrate in Technology & Software, Automotive, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles across employers like Goodyear, Cargill, and Baxter hiring at this level now.

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Open roles349+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGoodyear
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type93% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Teva Pharmaceuticals
Production Supervisor (3rd Shift 10p-6:30a)
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Teva Pharmaceuticals
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Production Supervisor (3rd Shift 10p-6:30a)
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Davie, Florida
Corporate Training
Human Resources
Learning & Development
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Grifols
Manager, Production Planning
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Manager, Production Planning
Grifols
Vista, California
Logistics & Inventory
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
$127k - $190k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Meta
Optical Engineer, Release to Production (RTP) — Test Software & Transceiver NPI
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Meta
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Optical Engineer, Release to Production (RTP) — Test Software & Transceiver NPI
Meta
Menlo Park, California
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$173k - $245k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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AMETEK
Manager, Reflector Production
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AMETEK
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Manager, Reflector Production
AMETEK
Suwanee, Georgia
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Supply Chain
$120k - $135k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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LG Energy Solution Michigan
Auto Electrode Production Manager
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LG Energy Solution Michigan
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Auto Electrode Production Manager
LG Energy Solution Michigan
Holland, Michigan
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
Master's degree in business administration
501-1,000

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Senior Level Production Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Goodyear
    Goodyear14
  • Cargill
    Cargill11
  • Baxter
    Baxter7
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA7
  • Raytheon
    Raytheon7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software46
  • Automotive41
  • Manufacturing27
  • Electronics & Hardware23
  • Food & Beverage19

Senior Level Production Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level production engineer job?

Employers hiring at the senior level look for engineers who have owned production outcomes end to end, not just executed tasks. Demonstrating that you have led process improvement initiatives, resolved systemic reliability issues, and mentored junior engineers will set you apart. A strong track of cross-functional collaboration and the ability to translate technical findings into business decisions is what moves a candidate from mid-level consideration to senior.

Which companies hire senior level production engineers?

Companies hiring senior level production engineers right now include Goodyear, Cargill, and Baxter, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from large manufacturers, energy producers, and technology-driven industrial operations that need engineers who can own complex production environments with minimal oversight.

Are there remote senior level production engineer jobs?

Yes, though many roles require at least some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of production work. About 7% of senior level production engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with fully remote opportunities tending to concentrate in process engineering, technical program management, and roles supporting distributed manufacturing operations.

What makes a production engineer role senior level?

Senior level production engineer roles are defined by scope and ownership. Where a mid-level engineer executes within a defined process, a senior engineer sets the technical direction, owns outcomes across the production system, and is accountable when things go wrong. Senior roles also carry an expectation of mentoring less experienced engineers and influencing decisions beyond your immediate function, including capital planning and cross-team process design.

Which industries hire the most senior level production engineers?

Senior level production engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Automotive, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-stakes production environments where experienced engineers who can own reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement are critical to operations.