Production Engineering Manager Jobs
Production Engineering Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, semiconductors, aerospace, and consumer electronics, from senior engineer to director level, with specializations in process optimization, reliability engineering, and new product introduction. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Key Responsibilities
Production Engineering Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of Production Engineers supporting machining, plastic molding, assembly, and test operations.
- Set directional strategy for production engineering aligned with plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Build a strong engineering culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Manufacturing Support
- Oversee manufacturing processes, including precision aluminum and steel machining, plastic injection molding, mechanical assembly, ECU programming, and functional testing.
- Ensure robust process design, line balancing, error‑proofing (poka‑yoke), and automation to support high‑volume, high‑quality production.
- Support manufacturability for aluminum housings, gear mechanisms, pump mechanisms, and electronic control integration.
New Product Launch & Production Readiness
- Lead production readiness for new product launches including process validation, PFMEA, control plans, run‑at‑rate, and capacity confirmation.
- Partner with Product Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Program Management to transition products from development to mass production.
- Review and approve engineering changes related to process, tooling, and equipment.
Capital Projects & Equipment Strategy
- Develop and manage capital budgets for new equipment, automation, and line expansions.
- Lead capital projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handover to operations.
- Collaborate with equipment suppliers and integrators for assembly, testing, and traceability systems.
Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and problem‑solving initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and throughput.
- Lead root‑cause analysis for production losses, quality escapes, and customer concerns related to steering systems.
- Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Safety teams to achieve plant KPIs.
- Support customer audits, internal audits, and technical reviews related to power steering manufacturing.
- Act as the primary engineering escalation point for complex production issues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering within the automotive or Tier‑1 supplier industry.
- 5+ years of people‑management experience leading engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of high‑volume manufacturing processes for electromechanical and mechanical products.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
- Experience with Hydraulic Pumps, Electronic Power Steering (EPS), steer‑by‑wire, or advanced steering systems for automobiles.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Familiarity with automated assembly, end‑of‑line functional testing, and traceability systems.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision‑making ability
- Data‑driven problem solving
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
- Hands‑on technical mindset with strategic perspective
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage Production Engineering Associates, including hiring, training, counseling and discipline, performance appraisal, and assigning/prioritizing all work for subordinates.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Required to sit or stand and move about the facility. Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Combination of office and plant environment. May be required to use safety glasses and wear steel toe shoes while performing specific tasks or while in specific manufacturing areas.
Key Responsibilities
Production Engineering Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of Production Engineers supporting machining, plastic molding, assembly, and test operations.
- Set directional strategy for production engineering aligned with plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Build a strong engineering culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Manufacturing Support
- Oversee manufacturing processes, including precision aluminum and steel machining, plastic injection molding, mechanical assembly, ECU programming, and functional testing.
- Ensure robust process design, line balancing, error‑proofing (poka‑yoke), and automation to support high‑volume, high‑quality production.
- Support manufacturability for aluminum housings, gear mechanisms, pump mechanisms, and electronic control integration.
New Product Launch & Production Readiness
- Lead production readiness for new product launches including process validation, PFMEA, control plans, run‑at‑rate, and capacity confirmation.
- Partner with Product Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Program Management to transition products from development to mass production.
- Review and approve engineering changes related to process, tooling, and equipment.
Capital Projects & Equipment Strategy
- Develop and manage capital budgets for new equipment, automation, and line expansions.
- Lead capital projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handover to operations.
- Collaborate with equipment suppliers and integrators for assembly, testing, and traceability systems.
Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and problem‑solving initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and throughput.
- Lead root‑cause analysis for production losses, quality escapes, and customer concerns related to steering systems.
- Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Safety teams to achieve plant KPIs.
- Support customer audits, internal audits, and technical reviews related to power steering manufacturing.
- Act as the primary engineering escalation point for complex production issues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering within the automotive or Tier‑1 supplier industry.
- 5+ years of people‑management experience leading engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of high‑volume manufacturing processes for electromechanical and mechanical products.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
- Experience with Hydraulic Pumps, Electronic Power Steering (EPS), steer‑by‑wire, or advanced steering systems for automobiles.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Familiarity with automated assembly, end‑of‑line functional testing, and traceability systems.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision‑making ability
- Data‑driven problem solving
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
- Hands‑on technical mindset with strategic perspective
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage Production Engineering Associates, including hiring, training, counseling and discipline, performance appraisal, and assigning/prioritizing all work for subordinates.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Required to sit or stand and move about the facility. Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Combination of office and plant environment. May be required to use safety glasses and wear steel toe shoes while performing specific tasks or while in specific manufacturing areas.
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Find JobsProduction Engineering Manager Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Western States Fire Protection8
- JENSEN HUGHES6
- Walmart3
- FujiFilm2
- NVIDIA2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software10
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Insurance8
- Electronics & Hardware5
- Retail3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production engineering manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering or a related field
- 5 or more years of hands-on production or manufacturing engineering experience
- Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in a production environment
- Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with ERP and MES systems such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms
- Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis tools applied to production processes
Tips for Your Production Engineering Manager Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Production engineering managers are evaluated on measurable outcomes, so replace vague claims with numbers. Show cycle time reductions, yield improvements, or cost savings you drove. Hiring teams screen for candidates who can demonstrate engineering impact at scale, not just manage teams.
Highlight your new product introduction experience
NPI ownership is one of the most searched qualifications in production engineering manager postings. If you have led a product from prototype to mass production, call that out explicitly in your resume summary and in dedicated bullet points under each relevant role.
Filter openings by production method or industry vertical
Your experience in high-mix low-volume manufacturing does not transfer identically to high-volume continuous production. Search for roles that match your specific production environment so your background aligns with the day-to-day challenges the hiring team is trying to solve.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists production engineering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical case study in interviews
Many hiring panels ask production engineering manager candidates to walk through a real failure analysis or a process redesign scenario. Practice explaining your diagnostic approach, the cross-functional stakeholders you involved, and how you measured whether the fix held over time.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base salary
Production engineering manager offers often include performance bonuses tied to yield targets or throughput goals. Before accepting, clarify how those metrics are defined, how often they are measured, and what percentage of the target bonus has been paid out historically.
Production Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most production engineering managers?
The companies hiring the most production engineering managers right now include Western States Fire Protection, JENSEN HUGHES, and Walmart, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is particularly strong at companies scaling domestic manufacturing capacity or ramping new product lines.
How many production engineering manager jobs are remote?
About 12% of production engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most engineering management roles because the position typically requires hands-on floor presence. The sub-areas most compatible with remote arrangements are process documentation, supplier engineering coordination, and continuous improvement program management.
How do you become a production engineering manager?
Most production engineering managers start as production or manufacturing engineers, then take on project ownership for a major process improvement or new product launch. From there, building people management experience, often by leading a small team informally before a formal promotion, is the most common path. A working knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma tools accelerates the transition into management-level roles.
Can you get hired as a production engineering manager without direct management experience?
Yes, but you need to show leadership through project ownership rather than headcount. Candidates who have led cross-functional process improvement projects, coordinated contractor teams, or served as the technical point of contact for a production line launch are regularly hired into their first formal management role. Frame your resume around decisions you owned, not just tasks you contributed to.
What does the production engineering manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your production background and team leadership experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past process problem and how you solved it. A panel interview with operations, quality, and supply chain stakeholders is common at mid-size and larger manufacturers, and some companies close with a plant tour or a case study exercise.
Where can I find and apply to production engineering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to production engineering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your production background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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