Manufacturing Engineer at Gpac Lincoln, NE
Gpac · Lincoln, NE
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Gpac (industrial) in Lincoln, NE.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, Machining, Welding, SolidWorks
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $98k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 502 live postings that list pay, out of 1495 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 1494 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $96k–$136k, from 466 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 51%
- ✓ Root cause 42%
- ✓ Lean 42%
- New product launch 41%
- Automation 32%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Gpac
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from GpacAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Manufacturing Engineer We are a growing industrial equipment manufacturer that takes a hands-on approach to designing and building high-quality, industry-leading products. Our team is driven by strong values, continuous improvement, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for our customers. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality and manufacturing efficiency, with clear potential to grow into a leadership position.