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Manufacturing Engineers Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Alachua, FL · On-site

$99K - $122K/yr

Build and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers. * Set clear goals, KPIs, and accountability for value-added contributions. * Develop and execute the manufacturing engineering ...

Mgr- Eng Mfg

Fort Walton Beach, FL · On-site

$90K - $112K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical and electrical manufacturing engineers. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the ...

Manufacturing Join a growing team where your experience is valued, your ideas matter, and your ... Coach junior engineers in problem-solving techniques, best practices, and adherence to quality ...

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Coach junior engineers in problem-solving techniques, best practices, and adherence to quality ... Lean manufacturing knowledge and direct experience required including 5S, Root cause analysis ...

Manager-Manufacturing Engineering

Ave Maria, FL · On-site

$98K - $122K/yr

This position provides leadership for manufacturing engineers responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving processes across suture needle attaching, suture assembly ...

Manager-Manufacturing Engineering

Ave Maria, FL · On-site

$98K - $122K/yr

This position provides leadership for manufacturing engineers responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving processes across suture needle attaching, suture assembly ...

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How much do manufacturing engineers jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for manufacturing engineers in Florida is $63,978.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,600.00 and $70,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manufacturing Engineers vs Mechanical Engineers?

AspectManufacturing EngineersMechanical Engineers
CredentialsBachelor's in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering; certifications like CMfgEBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering; licensure optional
Work EnvironmentFactories, production plants, manufacturing settingsDesign offices, research labs, various industries including manufacturing
Industry UsagePrimarily in manufacturing and production sectorsBroader industries including automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineers focus on optimizing production processes, equipment, and workflows within manufacturing settings. Mechanical Engineers have a broader scope, working on product design, analysis, and development across multiple industries. While both roles require engineering credentials, Manufacturing Engineers specialize in manufacturing processes, making them more industry-specific compared to Mechanical Engineers.

How much do manufacturing engineers earn?

Manufacturing engineers typically earn a median annual salary of around $70,000 to $90,000, depending on experience, location, and industry. Salaries can increase with specialized skills, certifications, and advanced degrees, and they often include benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

What exactly do manufacturing engineers do?

Manufacturing engineers design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to produce products efficiently and cost-effectively. They analyze production workflows, select appropriate tools and equipment, and ensure quality standards are met, often using CAD software and statistical analysis. Their work involves collaboration with design, quality, and production teams to optimize manufacturing operations.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Manufacturing Engineers jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Manufacturing Engineers job openings:

Infographic showing various Manufacturing Engineers job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,978 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Manufacturing Engineering Asc Mgr - L4-Orlando, Florida

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Lake Butler, FL • On-site

$104K - $194K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Lockheed Martin rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 397 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Standard Job Description
You will be the Manufacturing Engineer Associate Manager for the Air Dominance team, overseeing a group of three-to-four Manufacturing Engineers across multiple sites. Our team ensures quality, cost, and schedule goals are met by investigating, communicating, and resolving design, producibility, and assembly challenges.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineer Associate Manager, you will lead Make/Buy studies, spearhead cross-functional projects, and tailor solutions to each customer's variant requirements. You will also oversee non-recurring engineering efforts during product start-up, including affordability and producibility assessments, tooling and fixture design, machine-automation programming, and the configuration of manufacturing bills of materials for optimal manufacturability.
Your responsibilities will include
  • Leading a team of Manufacturing Engineers to investigate and resolve design, producibility, and assembly challenges.
  • Conducting Make/Buy analyses and driving cross-functional projects that meet variant-specific requirements.
  • Managing non-recurring engineering (NRE) activities during product start-up, including cost-reduction and producibility assessments.
  • Designing tooling, fixtures, and automation programs to support new product introductions.
  • Configuring manufacturing bills of materials (BOMs) for optimal manufacturability.
  • Utilizing Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) tools to evaluate process readiness, develop corrective plans, and ensure successful product launches.

Basic Qualifications
  • B.S. in relative Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Materials, Manufacturing, Industrial, etc)
  • Extensive technical knowledge and experience in the areas of missile manufacturing, process development, and testing
  • Experience with manufacturing tooling design and fabrication
  • Hands on experience in the design of manufacturing processes, work Instructions, equipment installation, assembly and material handling
  • Leading recurring and non-recurring Manufacturing Engineering activities and personnel to meet technical schedule and cost commitments
  • Drive internal initiatives such as Process Improvements, Lean, and ManufacturingTechnology enhancements and by improving the business processes used to execute Recurring and Non-recurring support
  • Strong ability in written and verbal technical communication skills. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the business and across all disciplines (e.g. technical and non-technical staff, external customers, program management)-The successful candidate will also possess excellent problem solving and analytical skills in one or more of the following disciplines - mechanical engineering, optical engineering, electrical engineering, metrology engineering, and/or material science - and be able to adapt those skills in support of manufacturing within the programs supported
  • Must have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
  • Extensive Change Board experience
  • Working and in-depth knowledge of SAP
  • Ability to manage manpower and work scope across multiple manufacturing sites

Desired Skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise business acumen with appropriate capital and facility planning, justification and execution
  • Understanding and wide application of complex Electro-mechanical/Optical Final Assembly, Integration and Test methods
  • Experience in representing Operations teams for a wide range of difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
  • Experience in effective team leadership in planning and execution of Process Improvements and technical solutions
  • Experience in Manufacturing & Test Statement of Work and generation of Proposal Basis of Estimate input
  • Highly skilled at interpretation of Engineering specifications and the translation into effective Work Instructions
  • Experience in effective collaboration with engineering to develop assembly design concepts and specification requirements
  • Excellent Team facilitation skills and effective use of Lean Six-Sigma tools
  • The candidate will interface with Program engineers to ensure producibility and drive cost savings opportunities (affordability)
  • Breadth in skills and/or experience across multiple disciplines of optical assembly, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly and related processes is strongly desired
  • M.S. in Engineering
  • CAM and MRB Experience
  • Knowledge of automation and cost reduction techniques

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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About Lockheed Martin

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912