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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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Production Engineer – Motor Manufacturing
Location: Chaska, MN (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $87,500 – $115,000/year + quarterly bonus
Our client is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in electric motor production. They're hiring a Production Engineer to own the technical management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of motor production processes — from tooling and fixture design through process control and yield improvement.
This role is hands-on by nature — the ideal candidate takes pride in the products they help build, enjoys teaching others how the work should be done, and understands how their process decisions ripple into the company's broader goals.
What You'll Do- Define, develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing methods, equipment, and processes to ensure products meet all internal and external requirements
- Create tooling, fixturing, and detailed assembly/test processes for new and existing motor products
- Build and maintain FMEA, Control Plans, and other process control documentation
- Identify and act on opportunities to reduce material and labor costs
- Design processes and tooling with automation potential in mind
- Investigate, assess, and resolve production issues; lead root cause investigations and troubleshooting
- Support introduction of new products and processes into production
- Manage procurement of tooling, fixtures, and equipment
- Create and refine manufacturing documentation (operation sheets, routers, setup/tooling sheets)
- Generate accurate cost/cycle-time/material estimates using cost-effective manufacturing methods
- Analyze equipment layout, workflow, and assembly methods to maximize efficiency
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles across design, material selection, facility layout, and DFM
- Develop and maintain performance metrics to hit manufacturing objectives
- Serve as subject matter expert on ERP and engineering systems
- Train and mentor team members in assigned process areas
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience manufacturing electric motors or similar electromechanical assemblies
- Working knowledge of electric motor components, equipment, and manufacturing/test techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels, suppliers, and customers
- Computer literacy with relevant engineering/manufacturing systems
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (ITAR/export control requirement)
- Experience with molding techniques, equipment, and processes
- Experience generating procedures from aerospace or industry specifications
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma background
Competitive salary plus quarterly bonus, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous tuition assistance, paid vacation/sick/personal time, paid holidays, and flexible/compressed work week options.
Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/IWD/Veterans. Veterans encouraged to apply.
Production Engineer – Motor Manufacturing
Location: Chaska, MN (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $87,500 – $115,000/year + quarterly bonus
Our client is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in electric motor production. They're hiring a Production Engineer to own the technical management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of motor production processes — from tooling and fixture design through process control and yield improvement.
This role is hands-on by nature — the ideal candidate takes pride in the products they help build, enjoys teaching others how the work should be done, and understands how their process decisions ripple into the company's broader goals.
What You'll Do- Define, develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing methods, equipment, and processes to ensure products meet all internal and external requirements
- Create tooling, fixturing, and detailed assembly/test processes for new and existing motor products
- Build and maintain FMEA, Control Plans, and other process control documentation
- Identify and act on opportunities to reduce material and labor costs
- Design processes and tooling with automation potential in mind
- Investigate, assess, and resolve production issues; lead root cause investigations and troubleshooting
- Support introduction of new products and processes into production
- Manage procurement of tooling, fixtures, and equipment
- Create and refine manufacturing documentation (operation sheets, routers, setup/tooling sheets)
- Generate accurate cost/cycle-time/material estimates using cost-effective manufacturing methods
- Analyze equipment layout, workflow, and assembly methods to maximize efficiency
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles across design, material selection, facility layout, and DFM
- Develop and maintain performance metrics to hit manufacturing objectives
- Serve as subject matter expert on ERP and engineering systems
- Train and mentor team members in assigned process areas
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience manufacturing electric motors or similar electromechanical assemblies
- Working knowledge of electric motor components, equipment, and manufacturing/test techniques
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels, suppliers, and customers
- Computer literacy with relevant engineering/manufacturing systems
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (ITAR/export control requirement)
- Experience with molding techniques, equipment, and processes
- Experience generating procedures from aerospace or industry specifications
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma background
Competitive salary plus quarterly bonus, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous tuition assistance, paid vacation/sick/personal time, paid holidays, and flexible/compressed work week options.
Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/IWD/Veterans. Veterans encouraged to apply.
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla10T
- Northrop Grumman5N
- Meta4
- BAE Systems USA4
- Boeing3
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Chemicals & Materials
- Banking & Financial Services
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 Tesla, Northrop Grumman, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 25% of production engineering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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