Manufacturing Engineers (Process, Controls, Continuous Improvement)

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.