How to hire a supervisor, manufacturing engineer

How to hire a supervisor, manufacturing engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step supervisor, manufacturing 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 supervisor, manufacturing engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new supervisor, manufacturing engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your supervisor, manufacturing engineer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a supervisor, manufacturing engineer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A supervisor, manufacturing engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, supervisors, manufacturing engineer 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 supervisors, manufacturing engineer and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Supervisor, Manufacturing 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.	$34-55
   Engineering Manager	An engineering manager is responsible for managing the overall concept of engineering and construction projects, ensuring that the plan meets the budget goals and the client's specifications. Engineering managers approve designs, plan strategic procedures to follow the project's timetable, analyze current market trends, hire the best and efficient contractors, and coordinate with the clients for any changes and adjustments as needed... Show more	$47-93
   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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Continuous Improvement
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • CNC
   • Project Management
   • Sigma
   • Lean Six Sigma
   • Production Equipment
   • Corrective Action
   • CAD
   • Production Lines
   • Process Flow
   • Direct Reports
   • Process Improvement
   • Kaizen

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   Responsibilities:

   • Implement a KANBAN system for manufacturing which reduce wasteful production activities and achieve labor reductions.
   • Help the company to successfully be certify in ISO and QS 9000-2000.
   • Authore and implement documentation for assembly processes per FDA, ISO, and GMP specifications.
   • Use Solidworks to design fixtures, jigs, and simulating mechanical loading strength of tools.
   • Participate in team development of a new medical device using SolidWorks as the foundation for the design.
   • Establish design and system process FMEA's and process sheets base on dimensional control plan and its process capability.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, supervisors, manufacturing engineer' average salary in vermont is 31% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level supervisors, manufacturing engineer earn 38% less than senior-level supervisors, manufacturing engineer.
   • Certifications. A supervisor, manufacturing 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 supervisor, manufacturing engineer's salary.

   Average supervisor, manufacturing engineer salary

   $91,219yearly

   $43.86 hourly rate

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   Entry-level supervisor, manufacturing engineer salary

   $71,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average supervisor, manufacturing engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$115,720	$56
   2	Washington	$101,573	$49
   3	Arizona	$101,192	$49
   4	Minnesota	$95,991	$46
   5	Maryland	$94,430	$45
   6	Oregon	$93,934	$45
   7	Massachusetts	$93,807	$45
   8	Utah	$93,619	$45
   9	Texas	$92,092	$44
   10	New York	$91,783	$44
   11	North Carolina	$86,286	$41
   12	Illinois	$86,033	$41
   13	Alabama	$84,650	$41
   14	Pennsylvania	$84,184	$40
   15	South Carolina	$83,553	$40
   16	Florida	$82,215	$40
   17	Wisconsin	$80,498	$39
   18	North Dakota	$78,052	$38
   19	Nebraska	$75,106	$36

   Average supervisor, manufacturing engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Koch Industries	$105,359	$50.65	3
   2	Lam Research	$104,633	$50.30	10
   3	CyberCoders	$97,841	$47.04
   4	Caterpillar	$97,386	$46.82	54
   5	Dexcom	$93,701	$45.05	23
   6	Randstad North America, Inc.	$93,002	$44.71	1
   7	Flow Waterjet	$89,774	$43.16
   8	CNH Industrial	$89,406	$42.98	5
   9	Honeywell	$89,216	$42.89	85
   10	Thermo Fisher Scientific	$88,878	$42.73	94
   11	Arthrex	$87,930	$42.27	7
   12	Ducommun	$87,565	$42.10	22
   13	Greene Tweed	$87,561	$42.10	1
   14	Boyd	$85,895	$41.30	5
   15	Venteon	$85,634	$41.17	12
   16	Boston Scientific	$85,478	$41.10	76
   17	Komatsu America Corp.	$83,941	$40.36	1
   18	Eaton	$83,717	$40.25	85
   19	EchoStar	$83,079	$39.94	26
   20	Oatey	$83,058	$39.93	8

4. Writing a supervisor, manufacturing engineer job description

   A job description for a supervisor, manufacturing engineer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a supervisor, manufacturing engineer job description:

   Supervisor, manufacturing engineer job description example

   At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.
   
   If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.
   Specific Responsibility:
   
   Provide daily supervision to the automation engineering and technical team members Work cross functionally across the value streams to establish voice of sponsor on projects Execute projects and provide IQOQPQ process control documentation for deployed automation Explore IIOT industry 4.0 technology that is aligned with the OT Smart Factory roadmaps Analyze effectiveness of existing processes, tooling and equipment. Recommend automation solutions to reduce variation; improve yield, productivity & product quality; reduce cycle time; and enhance process reliability & field performance.Provide technical output against individual work assignments. Ensure employees maintain technical skill sets through training and development plans.Work with project management to estimate manpower, manage budgets, schedule completion dates, monitor progress, and evaluate the results of jobs.Assure that work performed follows generally stated objectives and is completed on time and within budget.Coach and evaluate performance / contributions during quarterly performance reviews and annual calibrations.Promptly address performance issues, documenting corrective action plans.
   
   Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.
   
   We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, 401K savings plan, paid time-off, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.
   
   EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
   
   Greene, Tweed, a Federal Contractor, is an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
   
   NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right supervisor, manufacturing engineer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit supervisors, manufacturing engineer, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   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 supervisor, manufacturing engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect supervisor, manufacturing 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 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.

   To prepare for the new supervisor, manufacturing engineer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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