Manufacturing Engineers (Process, Controls, Continuous Improvement)
Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
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 operationsOur 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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