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How much do product manufacturing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for product manufacturing in the United States is $26.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is product manufacturing?

Product manufacturing is the process of producing goods on a large scale using labor, machinery, tools, and chemical or biological processing. It involves transforming raw materials into finished products that are ready for sale or distribution. This process can include designing, engineering, assembling, and quality testing to ensure products meet required standards. Product manufacturing is a critical part of many industries, including electronics, automotive, food, and textiles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in product manufacturing?

To thrive in Product Manufacturing, a solid understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols is essential, often supported by a relevant technical degree or vocational training. Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, ERP systems, and industry certifications like Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing are highly valued. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective problem-solving skills help individuals excel in this environment. These competencies ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and the ability to adapt to process improvements and challenges.

What are some common challenges faced in a product manufacturing role and how can they be managed?

Product Manufacturing professionals often encounter challenges such as maintaining quality standards while meeting tight production deadlines, adapting to changes in demand, and troubleshooting equipment issues. Effective communication with team members and other departments, such as engineering and quality assurance, is key to quickly resolving issues and keeping production on track. Utilizing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies can help teams address inefficiencies and reduce waste, contributing to a smoother workflow and better product outcomes.

What is the difference between Product Manufacturing vs Product Assembly?

AspectProduct ManufacturingProduct Assembly
CredentialsTechnical certifications, manufacturing trainingBasic technical skills, assembly training
Work EnvironmentFactories, production linesWorkstations, assembly lines
Industry UsageMass production, large-scale factoriesFinal product setup, component fitting

Product manufacturing involves the entire process of creating products from raw materials, including designing, fabricating, and testing. Product assembly focuses on putting together components to complete the final product. While manufacturing covers the broader process, assembly is a key step within it, often requiring less specialized credentials but essential for completing the product.

What are 5 careers in product manufacturing?

Five careers in product manufacturing include production supervisor, quality control inspector, manufacturing engineer, assembly line worker, and maintenance technician. These roles involve operating machinery, ensuring product quality, and maintaining manufacturing processes, often requiring technical skills and safety certifications.

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Infographic showing various Product Manufacturing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,000 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Optics Product Manufacturing Engineer

Samtec

Colorado Springs, CO

$150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Description
Position at Samtec, Inc
Samtec is seeking an Optics Product Manufacturing Engineer for our Colorado Springs, CO location. This is a Monday through Friday day shift position. Salary is $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year inclusive of applicable bonus(s) and commensurate with experience. Standard benefit offerings available are medical (HSA/PPO) dental, vision, group life, AD&D, short and long term disability, EAP, 401K plus other voluntary options, as well as paid time off.
The Optics Product Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate with a broad cross-functional team to transition product designs through validation and into production through phase gate processes. The system engineer becomes the resident expert for released products, coordinating product improvements and sustainment with a cross-functional team. The successful candidate will be expected to be an effective hands-on contributor in the optics engineering team to determine and solve highly technical material and process challenges in the product lifecycle.
Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to product development through Design For Manufacturing and Design For Test
  • Join product development team at the Alpha to Beta transition to ensure design is well-documented and has sufficient margin for performance validation, reliability qualification, production ramp, and manufacturing yield
  • Collaborate with Process Engineering teams to develop and Implement control plans and manufacturing tests to ensure production satisfies market needs
  • Partner with production and supply chain teams to transition designs into scalable manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards
  • Own design integrity for product after transition from Beta to production. Maintain the set of product requirements and design artifacts and coordinate engineering change management post product release.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to optoelectronic performance.
  • Track engineering orders through product development lifecycle to ensure delivery of new optoelectronic products on schedule and within cost targets

"The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities"
Required Experience and Skills
  • 5+ Year's experience in a relevant engineering environment with experience in taking designs to manufacturing.
  • Expertise in product lifecycle management processes and tools, including requirements definition and management
  • Deep technical expertise in:
    • Optoelectronic design, including optical components, semiconductor devices.
    • Industry standard manufacturing and assembly processes, such as PCB manufacturing (plating, solder mask, SMT), epoxy dispense and cure, wirebonding, etc, their operation and common failure modes.
    • Data interpretation of common FA and reliability methods including but not limited to microscopy (Optical, Acoustic, Electron), HTHH, Thermal cycling, shock and vibration.
  • Strong team player able to engage and influence teams from design to operations, contribute to NPD projects to release and address quality/yield issues as they arise.
  • Must have excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with different levels and individuals inside and outside of the organization.
  • Demonstratable reasoning skills. Hands-on problem solving with experience in the use of FMEA, SPC, DOE, phase gate processes.
  • Experience working in a cleanroom, particularly with ESD sensitive components.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical design, interpretation of drawings, CTQ and tolerance analysis (GD&T).
  • Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change quickly.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics or a related field is required.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.Privacy Policy: https://www.samtec.com/about/legal/#privacyrightspage

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New Albany, IN, US

Year founded

1976

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