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)

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.

• 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

• Manufacturing / Process Engineering
• Controls Engineering (PLC, HMI, SCADA)
• Industrial / Production Engineering
• Continuous Improvement (Lean / Six Sigma)
• Maintenance & Reliability Engineering

• 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

• 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

• $90K – $160K+ base salary
• Higher for:
  • Controls / automation expertise
  • Multi‑site or capital project leadership
  • Specialized industry experience
• Full benefits packages vary by client

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

• 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

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