Manufacturing Engineers (Process, Controls, Continuous Improvement)

Manufacturing Engineers (Process, Controls, Continuous Improvement)

Multiple U.S. Locations | Onsite & Hybrid Opportunities

$90K – $160K+ (higher for senior/specialized talent)

Build What Powers Industry. Engineer What Scales.

Northwest Talent Solutions is actively building a national network of high-performing Manufacturing Engineers to support current and upcoming opportunities across leading organizations in:

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Building Materials

• Automotive & Industrial Equipment

• Energy & Process Industries

If you thrive in environments where efficiency, automation, and operational excellence drive measurable business outcomes—this is where your work matters.

What You'll Work On

• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve yield, throughput, and cost efficiency

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot automated systems and production lines

• Partner with operations, maintenance, and leadership to drive plant performance

• Support capital projects , including equipment upgrades and new line installations

• Analyze production data to identify and eliminate bottlenecks and waste

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

We're Looking For Engineers With Experience In

• Manufacturing / Process Engineering

• Controls Engineering (PLC, HMI, SCADA)

• Industrial / Production Engineering

• Continuous Improvement (Lean / Six Sigma)

• Maintenance & Reliability Engineering

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)

• 3–10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with

• Process optimization and production support

• Root cause analysis and problem-solving

• Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

• Strong ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced production environments

Highly Desired Skills

• PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)

• Experience with automation, robotics, or controls systems

• Capital project leadership experience

• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)

• Experience in high-volume or continuous manufacturing environments

Compensation

• $90K – $160K+ base salary

• Higher for

• Controls / automation expertise

• Multi-site or capital project leadership

• Specialized industry experience

• Full benefits packages vary by client

Locations (High-Demand Markets)

We are actively building pipelines in

• Midwest: Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin

• Southeast: Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina

• Texas & Gulf Coast: Houston, Dallas, Baton Rouge

• Mountain West: Colorado, Utah

• Mid-Atlantic: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia

Roles are typically onsite or hybrid depending on plant operations

Our Differentiators (Why Engineers Work With Us)

• Access to multiple active and upcoming roles—not just one opportunity

• We match you based on skillset, goals, and location preference

• Deep specialization in manufacturing and technical recruiting

• Fast, transparent communication and real-time market insight

• Long-term partnership approach—we support your career growth, not just placement

Apply / Connect

We are continuously aligning top engineering talent with high-impact roles across our client network .

Even if you're not actively looking, we welcome the opportunity to connect and keep you informed of relevant opportunities as they arise .

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