Senior Level Production Engineering Specialist Jobs

Senior level production engineering specialist jobs place experienced engineers in charge of process optimization, production system ownership, and the cross-functional initiatives that drive manufacturing performance. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Automotive, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Amazon, TAS Energy, and LANXESS hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles83
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type77% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Java Production Engineering Lead
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Java Production Engineering Lead
Capgemini
Atlanta, Georgia
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$93k - $120k/yr
10,000+

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Production Manager
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Production Manager
Applied Research Associates, Inc
Lafayette, Colorado
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Sr Delivery Mgr, Intl Theatrical Post, Amazon MGM Studios Movies Post Production
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Sr Delivery Mgr, Intl Theatrical Post, Amazon MGM Studios Movies Post Production
Amazon.com
Culver City, California
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
$93k - $160k/yr
Music mastering
10,000+

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Production Supervisor
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Production Supervisor
TAS Energy
Houston, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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Production Engineer, AI Storage for HPC Clusters
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Production Engineer, AI Storage for HPC Clusters
Wipro
Dallas, Texas
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
$100k - $200k/yr
Remote (US)
None
10,000+

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Senior Level Production Engineering Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Amazon5 open roles
TAS Energy5 open roles
LANXESS3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software18
  • Manufacturing14
  • Automotive6
  • Chemicals & Materials6
  • Consulting & Professional Services6

Senior Level Production Engineering Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level production engineering specialist job?

Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned production systems end-to-end, led process improvement initiatives, and can demonstrate measurable outcomes like yield gains or downtime reduction. Strong candidates bring deep familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies, along with a history of mentoring junior engineers and influencing cross-functional decisions without direct authority.

Which companies hire senior level production engineering specialists?

Companies hiring senior level production engineering specialists right now include Amazon, TAS Energy, and LANXESS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large manufacturers, defense contractors, aerospace firms, and industrial technology companies with complex, high-volume production environments that require experienced engineering leadership.

Are there remote senior level production engineering specialist jobs?

Yes, though the role is often tied to physical production environments, some positions support multi-site operations or engineering strategy in a hybrid or fully remote capacity. About 23% of senior level production engineering specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so flexibility varies significantly by employer and industry sector.

What makes a production engineering specialist role senior level?

Senior level production engineering specialist roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. At this stage, engineers lead process design decisions, own reliability and efficiency outcomes across production lines, and mentor junior staff. They're expected to drive continuous improvement programs, influence capital investment decisions, and serve as the technical authority their team and leadership rely on.

Which industries hire the most senior level production engineering specialists?

Senior Level production engineering specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large-scale, complex production environments where experienced engineers are needed to maintain output quality, reduce costs, and lead technology upgrades across the facility.