Manufacturing Engineers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.
Median pay: $102,440/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +11% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 25,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products or to reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
• Apply continuous improvement methods, such as lean manufacturing, to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
• Incorporate new manufacturing methods or processes to improve existing operations.
• Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
• Determine root causes of failures or recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods, using statistical procedures.
What's the median pay for Manufacturing Engineers?
The median pay for Manufacturing Engineers is $102,440 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Manufacturing Engineers?
Employment for Manufacturing Engineers is projected to change +11% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Manufacturing Engineers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Manufacturing Engineers?
About 25,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.