How much does a Production Engineer I make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Production Engineer I in the United States is $37 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $34 and $40. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Production Engineer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Production Engineer I Salary $31 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Production Engineer I Salary $34 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Production Engineer I Salary $37 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Production Engineer I Salary $40 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Production Engineer I Salary $44 US March 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Problem Solving: Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.

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Casting: Casting is a manufacturing process in which a liquid material is usually poured into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to solidify. It is used for making complex shapes that would be otherwise difficult.

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Product Quality: Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.

Problem Solving 6.76%
Casting 2.1%
Product Quality 1.78%
Others 89.36%

Job Description for Production Engineer I

Production Engineer I plans and designs methods to improve production processes. Reviews existing processes and develops solutions to increase productivity or reduce costs. Being a Production Engineer I ensures compliance with approved production methods and quality standards. May require bachelor's degree in engineering. Additionally, Production Engineer I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Production Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Production Engineer I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Production Engineer I, the first career path typically starts with a Manufacturing Engineer II position, and then progresses to Manufacturing Engineer IV.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Production Engineer II position, and then progresses to Production Engineer IV.

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Production Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Production Engineer I, the highest Production Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Production Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Production Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Production Engineer I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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