How to hire a senior manufacturing project engineer

How to hire a senior manufacturing project engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior manufacturing project engineer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the senior manufacturing project engineer you need to hire. Certain senior manufacturing project engineer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A senior manufacturing project engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior manufacturing project engineers 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.

   Here's a comparison of senior manufacturing project engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer	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.	$38-66
   Engineer	Engineers are highly trained professionals who determine the feasibility of various projects, usually related to the construction industry. They are considered experts in mathematics and science, two disciplines that they need to use in designing and coming up with plans for projects... Show more	$31-62
   Quality Engineer	A quality engineer's responsibilities include ensuring that the manufacturing processes are efficient and accurate, documenting findings that would raise concerns, conducting quality tests while observing parameters, and implementing changes as necessary to meet the highest quality standards. Quality engineers need to have excellent problem-solving and observation skills to detect any irregularities and possible malfunctions... Show more	$29-49

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Sigma
   • Product Development
   • Process Control
   • CAD
   • Capital Projects
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Engineering Support
   • Cad Cam
   • OSHA
   • FDA
   • BOM
   • R
   • Cost Reduction

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage multiple crews for installation, implementation and service of RF and telecommunications systems throughout Florida.
   • Experience in GMP practices including regulations [] ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
   • Coordinate all facets of project direction including part procurement, BOM's and drawings.
   • Review all mechanical drawings and BOM's to confirm drawings structure and BOM structure match.
   • Establish and execute QA procedures for projects that identify solution bugs and discrepancies, allowing for resolution before final delivery.
   • Implement a KANBAN system for manufacturing which reduce wasteful production activities and achieve labor reductions.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your senior manufacturing project engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A senior manufacturing project engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, senior manufacturing project engineers' average salary in vermont is 37% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior manufacturing project engineers earn 41% less than senior-level senior manufacturing project engineers.
   • Certifications. A senior manufacturing project engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a senior manufacturing project engineer's salary.

   Average senior manufacturing project engineer salary

   $106,252yearly

   $51.08 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior manufacturing project engineer salary

   $81,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a senior manufacturing project engineer job description

   A senior manufacturing project engineer 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 a senior manufacturing project engineer job description:

   Senior manufacturing project engineer job description example

   • Be directly responsible for the development and implementation of process automation systems for our customers
   • Lead a team of engineers on solutions that serve a large variety of industries (water, utilities, industrial, life sciences, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods)
   • Engage with customers to design and develop solutions that deliver value and innovation to their business in the form of productivity / capacity increase or quality improvement
   • Work with customers to innovate, architect and design the correct solution to their specific challenges that typically focus on efficiency, streamlined processes and quality improvement
   • Look outside the traditional box of normal solutions and apply new approaches and technologies to the solution we deliver
   • Know how to implement the traditional technologies of PLC and SCADA but are open to leverage the power of Industry 4.0 (I4.0 IIOT) and IT technologies to deliver exceptional applications
   • Develop, test and deploy these applications with a team
   • Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites
   • Feel comfortable talking to engineers, IT, and operations and can bridge the gap between them.
   • Work for a company that values your individuality and how it can be multiplied with the right team

   If you are still reading you probably have experience with most (or maybe even all) of the requirements posted above, so the real question is, why Avanceon? Why do you want to work with us? That's easy...

   Yes, we offer all the usual benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K contributions, etc., but what makes Avanceon different from the rest?

   Flex Hours, Work from Home opportunities, Casual environment with a jeans and sneakers "dress code", Creative freedom, Diverse customers and industries (you'll never be bored!), Easy and fun ways to donate to charities, Parties....

   ...And that's just the beginning of the list!

   By the way, we believe our growth and success is enriched by our differences and so Avanceon is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values and welcomes diversity among our associates. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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5. Post your job

   To find senior manufacturing project engineers 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 senior manufacturing project engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level senior manufacturing project engineers 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 senior manufacturing project engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit senior manufacturing project engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with senior manufacturing project engineer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 senior manufacturing project engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect senior manufacturing project engineer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new senior manufacturing project engineer. 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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