What this job is
Manufacturing and process engineers design and optimize how things get built — line layouts, tooling, cycle times, and continuous improvement. AI is becoming a powerful tool in this role rather than a replacement for it.
Will AI replace it?
AI augments design and optimization, but cross-functional judgment keeps the role relevant. We rate it 7/10 for AI-resilience.
Where it's hiring now
- Electrical / Manufacturing Engineer — ERMCO, Maricopa County, AZ ($78,000–$108,000/yr)
- RF / Manufacturing Engineer — Collins Aerospace, Largo, FL ($90,000–$125,000/yr)
- Manufacturing Engineer — Pratt & Whitney, Columbus, GA ($85,000–$118,000/yr)
- Process Engineer — AbbVie, North Chicago, IL ($90,000–$125,000/yr)
- QA Specialist / Reliability Engineer — CSL, Kankakee, IL ($80,000–$110,000/yr)
- Cell & Gene Therapy Process Engineer — Lilly Lebanon, Lebanon, IN ($95,000–$135,000/yr)
- Manufacturing / Process Engineer — GE Appliances, Louisville, KY ($78,000–$108,000/yr)
- Process Engineer — J&J Wilson, Wilson, NC ($90,000–$130,000/yr)
- Battery / Process Engineer — Toyota Battery NC, Liberty, NC ($85,000–$120,000/yr)
- Process / Manufacturing Engineer — Corning, Hickory, NC ($82,000–$115,000/yr)
- Electrical / Manufacturing Engineer — Eaton, Bellevue, NE ($80,000–$110,000/yr)
- Process / Yield Engineer — Micron NY, Clay (Syracuse), NY ($88,000–$125,000/yr)
- Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineer — Oxbo, Bergen, NY ($72,000–$100,000/yr)
- Manufacturing Engineer — Boeing SC, North Charleston, SC ($84,000–$118,000/yr)
- Manufacturing / Electrical Engineer — BMW Woodruff, Woodruff, SC ($80,000–$115,000/yr)
- Equipment Engineer / Maintenance Tech — Samsung Taylor, Taylor, TX ($65,000–$90,000/yr)
- Process Integration / Yield Engineer — Samsung Taylor, Taylor, TX ($95,000–$140,000/yr)
- Electrical / Systems Engineer — BAE Systems, Austin, TX ($95,000–$135,000/yr)
- Propulsion / Manufacturing Engineer — L3Harris, Orange County, VA ($90,000–$128,000/yr)
- Manufacturing / Electrical Engineer — Generac, Sussex, WI ($78,000–$108,000/yr)
Common questions
How much does a manufacturing / process engineer make?
At the plants tracked here, pay runs about . Actual pay varies by employer, location, and experience; the figures shown are regional and industry benchmarks.
Do I need a degree to become a manufacturing / process engineer?
Most postings list: BS Mechanical, Industrial, or Mfg Eng.. Relevant certifications and training (DoE, process validation (PV), CTD filing) often matter as much as formal education.
Will AI or robots replace manufacturing / process engineer jobs?
We score this role 7/10 for AI-resilience (10 = very unlikely to be automated). AI augments design and optimization, but cross-functional judgment keeps the role relevant.
Where can I find manufacturing / process engineer jobs right now?
20 of the new and expanding U.S. plants on Forge are hiring for this role. See the list on this page; each links to the company's application page.