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Arclin

Plant Engineering Manager

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Plant Engineering Manager - Tacoma, Washington Arclin USA is currently looking for a Plant Engineering Manager. Reporting to the Plant Manager , this position resides in a fast-paced manufacturing ...

Arclin

Plant Engineering Manager

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Plant Engineering Manager - Tacoma, Washington Arclin USA is currently looking for a Plant Engineering Manager. Reporting to the Plant Manager , this position resides in a fast-paced manufacturing ...

Allen Partners

Engineering Manager

Tacoma, WA

Company Description Award winning equipment manufactuer Looking for a highly energetic and self-motivated Engineering Manager to plan, organize and manage the engineering department to meet company ...

Allen Partners

Engineering Manager

Tacoma, WA · On-site

Company Description Award winning equipment manufactuer Looking for a highly energetic and self-motivated Engineering Manager to plan, organize and manage the engineering department to meet company ...

Smartsheet

Manager, Engineering

Bellevue, WA · On-site +1

The Grid Service and Platform Engineering team is looking for a highly motivated and collaborative Software Engineering Manager. This role involves leading the engineering of mission-critical, tier 0 ...

Smartsheet

Manager, Engineering

Bellevue, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Manage one or more related teams of 6-10+ software engineers, driving development of tier 0 grid services and platform infrastructure that millions of customers depend on daily. * Own and uphold 99 ...

Compass

Engineering Manager

Seattle, WA

$194K - $215K/yr

Engineering Manager As an Engineering Manager at Compass, you'll lead high-performing teams building the tools that power daily workflows for hundreds of thousands of real estate agents. We are ...

Wealthfront

Engineering Manager

Seattle, WA

$208K - $260K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Engineering managers at Wealthfront have a solid background as hands-on engineers and have realized that they can have more impact through their organizations as leaders. The largest impact you will ...

Wealthfront

Engineering Manager

Seattle, WA

$208K - $260K/yr

Engineering managers at Wealthfront have a solid background as hands-on engineers and have realized that they can have more impact through their organizations as leaders. The largest impact you will ...

Compass

Engineering Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$194K - $215K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Engineering Manager As an Engineering Manager at Compass, you'll lead high-performing teams building the tools that power daily workflows for hundreds of thousands of real estate agents. We are ...

Kiongroup

Software Engineering Manager

Bellevue, WA · On-site

The Software Engineering Manager leads a team of software engineers responsible for the delivery of Warehouse Control System (WCS) solutions for customer projects. This position combines people ...

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Kiongroup

Software Engineering Manager

Bellevue, WA

The Software Engineering Manager leads a team of software engineers responsible for the delivery of Warehouse Control System (WCS) solutions for customer projects. This position combines people ...

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Greif, Inc.

SBU Engineering Manager

Auburn, WA · On-site

  • PTO

The SBU Engineering Manager (SEM) is a senior engineering leader responsible for balancing business partnership, people leadership, and engineering execution across the assigned Strategic Business ...

Greif, Inc.

SBU Engineering Manager

Auburn, WA · On-site

  • PTO

The SBU Engineering Manager (SEM) is a senior engineering leader responsible for balancing business partnership, people leadership, and engineering execution across the assigned Strategic Business ...

Arclin

Plant Engineering Manager II

Tacoma, WA · On-site

Plant Engineer II Job, [Location] Arclin USA is currently looking for a Plant Engineering Manager for our Tacoma, WA location. Reporting to the Plant Manager , this position resides in a fast-paced ...

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Axon

Engineering manager embedded

Seattle, WA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your Impact You will manage a high-impact software engineering team that develops embedded software for devices connecting cameras and other peripherals, ensuring critical evidence is captured during ...

Stripe

Engineering Manager, Infrastructure

Seattle, WA · On-site

$122K - $160K/yr

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead or strongly influence teams working on business-critical infrastructure with broad internal adoption. You will balance reliability, scalability, security ...

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How much do programmer manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for programmer manager in Tacoma, WA is $42.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.64 and $55.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Programmer Manager vs Software Developer?

AspectProgrammer ManagerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science; management experienceBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, coordinates tasksFocuses on coding, designing, and implementing software
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, software firms, IT departmentsCommon across tech, startups, enterprise software

The main difference is that a Programmer Manager combines technical coding skills with team leadership and project management, whereas a Software Developer primarily focuses on coding and software creation without managerial responsibilities.

Are programmer managers in high demand?

Programmer managers are in high demand due to the need for technical leadership in software development teams. They typically require strong programming skills combined with management experience and are sought after across various industries, especially in technology and finance sectors.

What does a programmer manager do?

A programmer manager oversees software development teams, coordinating projects, setting priorities, and ensuring timely delivery of code. They often have technical expertise in programming and use project management tools to facilitate collaboration and maintain quality standards.

What are the most commonly searched types of Programmer jobs in Tacoma, WA?

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Infographic showing various Programmer Manager job openings in Tacoma, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,314 per year, or $42.5 per hour.

Plant Engineering Manager

Arclin

Tacoma, WA • On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Plant Engineering Manager – Tacoma, Washington

Arclin USA is currently looking for a Plant Engineering Manager. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position resides in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is responsible for specifications and design of plant facilities, controls and equipment for the Arclin Production Facilities that will achieve the desired result in the most cost-efficient manner while enhancing the environment, safety, quality, and long-term profitability of the facility.

Plant Engineering Manager Job Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for all plant assets; responsible for controlling, tracking and reporting spending of the capital budget and the maintenance
  • Function as a project manager for plant capital projects
  • Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
  • Hire and supervise all resources in the maintenance
  • Analyzes and plans maintenance work force utilization, predictive/preventative maintenance, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
  • Provide technical advice on plant operations and improvements. Prepares engineering analysis of projects that includes preliminary design, detailed design, project cost analysis, life cycle cost analysis and equipment selection
  • Develop, evaluate and improve the manufacturing controls and automation utilizing knowledge of instrumentation, controls & automation, product design, materials, chemicals, and production equipment capabilities.
  • Leverage automation and controls to institutionalize consistencies in production
  • Conduct, facilitate, and participate in PHA, PSSR, and HAZOP
  • Manage and train plant personnel in the use and execution of RCA/RCFA process.
  • Manage compliance of all PSM and fixed equipment inspections and repair.

Plant Engineering Manager Requirements:

  • B.S. ideally in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
  • 5+ years plant maintenance, engineering, project engineering or industrial manufacturing
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated record of leadership, teamwork, adaptability, innovation and initiative
  • Ability to work well with all levels of personnel throughout the facility and the company
  • Proven ability to create and maintain a professional safety culture
  • In depth knowledge of machine safeties, OSHA and LOTO
  • On call – carries a cell phone and responds to after hour emergencies

Preferred:

  • Experience in TPM, 6 Sigma, Lean, 5S
  • Experience working with continuous and batch processes; Paper, Tissue, Non-Woven, Coating, Engineered Wood/Panels, Printing, or Chemical processes a plus. 
  • Experience in PSM program implementation and maintenance

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 – $130,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

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