How to hire an engineer, methods

How to hire an engineer, methods, step by step

Here's a step-by-step engineer, methods hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an engineer, methods job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new engineer, methods
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an engineer, methods, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An engineer, methods's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, engineers, methods from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of engineers, methods and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Engineer, Methods	Description	Hourly rate
   Engineer, Methods	Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.	$29-49
   Process Improvement Engineer	A process improvement engineer specializes in conducting research and analysis to develop new strategies and ideas to improve the processes in a manufacturing plant or a similar setting. They prioritize efficiency and profitability... Show more	$29-52
   Supplier Quality Engineer	A Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that the supplier's quality standards are in accordance with the requirement of the organization. They also report supplier performance and quality to management.	$30-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Aerospace
   • Data Collection
   • FMEA
   • Engineering Drawings
   • CAD
   • CATIA
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Sigma
   • SPC
   • ISO
   • CNC
   • R
   • Functional Test
   • Process Improvement

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage schedules and critical deliverables for prototyping and qualification activities for I/O programs.
   • Create CNC programs for part production.
   • Monitor and correct production manufacturing processes by applying SPC methods.
   • Prepare facility / department layouts and provide SPC support to manufacturing.
   • Develop and write all complex CNC shroud grind programs for ELB precision grinders.
   • Design related tooling and fixtures for turning, milling and grinding using CATIA V5.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your engineer, methods job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An engineer, methods can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, engineers, methods' average salary in arkansas is 42% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level engineers, methods 40% less than senior-level engineers, methods.
   • Certifications. An engineer, methods with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an engineer, methods's salary.

   Average engineer, methods salary

   $79,296yearly

   $38.12 hourly rate

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   Entry-level engineer, methods salary

   $61,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 30, 2026

   Average engineer, methods salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Arizona	$88,366	$42
   2	California	$86,231	$41
   3	Michigan	$83,397	$40
   4	Connecticut	$82,817	$40
   5	Massachusetts	$82,639	$40
   6	Texas	$79,476	$38
   7	Alaska	$77,784	$37
   8	Virginia	$75,778	$36
   9	New York	$75,012	$36
   10	North Carolina	$69,879	$34
   11	Kansas	$66,391	$32

   Average engineer, methods salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	General Motors	$102,526	$49.29	41
   2	Amgen	$97,135	$46.70	12
   3	BorgWarner	$95,133	$45.74	11
   4	General Electric	$94,023	$45.20	392
   5	Learjet	$93,794	$45.09
   6	Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.	$90,273	$43.40
   7	FCA US LLC	$89,507	$43.03	12
   8	Raytheon Technologies	$81,791	$39.32	132
   9	Lear	$80,940	$38.91	18
   10	Galois	$80,915	$38.90
   11	San Francisco University High School	$78,870	$37.92
   12	Valeo Financial Advisors	$78,304	$37.65
   13	International Communications Corp	$78,133	$37.56
   14	Lafarge North America	$77,873	$37.44
   15	PDS Tech	$77,832	$37.42	4
   16	Geodis Wilson USA Inc	$76,575	$36.81	1
   17	Magneti Marelli	$76,108	$36.59
   18	Draper	$76,061	$36.57	5
   19	Sandvik Coromant	$73,720	$35.44	3

4. Writing an engineer, methods job description

   An engineer, methods job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an engineer, methods job description:

   Engineer, methods job description example

   Drive Your Career
   
   Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 38 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.
   
   Your missions:
   
   * Define the work method and equipment needed for the wire harness assembly.
   * Identify and perform studies to improve the efficiency and optimize the layout of the lines.
   * Perform capacity studies of the production units.
   * Coordinate with all teams and suppliers to success new projects launches.
   * Prepare, control, and update the Capacity Sheets and Process Flow Diagrams.
   * Analyze and implement model year changes on assembly lines.
   * Ensure Capex spending according to the forecast.
   * Participate to all workshops to improve Plant indicators.
   * Commit to HSE Actions.
   
   To be successful for this role:
   
   * Minimum Bac+5 (Industrial or Technical Engineering).
   * Proven experience within automotive fields - at least 5 years.
   * At least 2 years' experience in Automotive Engineering field.
   * Experience in process preparation along different engineering documents.
   * Leadership & team work spirit.
   * English and French mandatory.
   * Ability to work with cross functional teams.
   * High knowledge of problem solving tools.
   * Microsoft office skills (Excel, PPT, …).
   
   Language Skills:
   
   * French.
   * English.
   
   Work Location: Tangier Plant
   
   Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
   
   Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

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5. Post your job

   To find engineers, methods for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any engineers, methods they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level engineers, methods with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your engineer, methods job on Zippia to find and recruit engineer, methods candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting engineers, methods requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new engineer, methods

   Once you've selected the best engineer, methods candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new engineer, methods. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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