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Material Handling Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Material Technician, Sr.

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$32K - $63K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... engineering and customer changes or vendor failure to meet commitments; recommends and requests ... Requests transportation or handling equipment to transport materials to and from shop areas, loads ...

Material Handler

San Dimas, CA · On-site

$20 - $24.69/hr

Utilizing hand trucks, hoists, and other material handling equipment to move materials and products ... Inspecting product to insure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements

Material Handler

San Dimas, CA

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Utilizing hand trucks, hoists, and other material handling equipment to move materials and products ... Inspecting product to insure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements

... providing precision-engineered solutions for aerospace, industrial, and mobile markets ... Operate powered industrial trucks and material handling equipment safely * Follow written and oral ...

Material Handler

San Dimas, CA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Utilizing hand trucks, hoists, and other material handling equipment to move materials and products ... Inspecting product to insure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements

Material Handler

San Dimas, CA · On-site

$20 - $24.69/hr

Utilizing hand trucks, hoists, and other material handling equipment to move materials and products ... Inspecting product to insure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements

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Material Technician, Sr.

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$29 - $39/hr

... engineering and customer changes or vendor failure to meet commitments; recommends and requests ... Requests transportation or handling equipment to transport materials to and from shop areas, loads ...

Senior Engineer, Innovation

Temecula, CA · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

The Senior Innovation Engineer serves as a senior subject matter expert in facility design ... Designs, evaluates, and implements advanced material handling systems, automation solutions ...

Material Handler

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Act as a reliable point of contact for internal teams (Production, Quality, Engineering) as well as ... Prior experience handling ESD, MSL, and raw electronic components is a plus. Core Competencies:

Develop and review equipment layouts, P&IDs, material handling flows, tooling concepts, and ... Develop engineering documentation including design bases, interface definitions, design evaluations ...

Develop and review equipment layouts, P&IDs, material handling flows, tooling concepts, and ... Develop engineering documentation including design bases, interface definitions, design evaluations ...

Automation Engineer

Perris, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the robotics and material handling equipment ... As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and ...

Materials Handler

Simi Valley, CA · On-site

$11.27 - $14.08/hr

... providing precision-engineered solutions for aerospace, industrial, and mobile markets ... Operate material handling equipment and powered industrial trucks to move parts and supplies

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Material Handling Engineer information

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$37.5K

$99.4K

$155.9K

How much do material handling engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for material handling engineer in California is $99,419.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a material handling engineer do?

A Material Handling Engineer designs, develops, and optimizes systems for the movement, storage, control, and protection of materials within manufacturing, distribution, and logistics environments. They work with conveyors, robotics, automated storage systems, and other equipment to improve efficiency and safety. Their role involves analyzing workflows, selecting appropriate material handling technologies, and collaborating with other engineers to integrate solutions into production or distribution processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a material handling engineer?

To thrive as a Material Handling Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or industrial engineering, proficiency in designing and optimizing material flow systems, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks, material handling simulation software, and knowledge of relevant safety standards or certifications like OSHA are important. Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills help in collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors. These abilities ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective movement of materials within manufacturing and distribution environments.

What are popular job titles related to Material Handling Engineer jobs in California?

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Infographic showing various Material Handling Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,419 per year, or $47.8 per hour.

Material Technician, Sr.

Lockheed Martin

Palmdale, CA • On-site

$32K - $63K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Lockheed Martin rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 391 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description


Initiates action to obtain purchased/fabricated spare parts, assemblies, nonproductive supplies, materials or other various products from stockrooms, floor stock, line flow storage, accumulation areas, cribs or the aircraft, where it is required to exercise a knowledge of procedures, policies and documents relating to assembly line operations, material review booth, production control, order writing, material inspection, planning, material and spares; controls the flow of all types of items and documents to ensure the scheduled completion of items; accelerates the completion and movement of all types of items as warranted by Company or customer emergencies; assigns priorities in accordance with scheduling and production requirements and advises responsible personnel of behind-schedule status of items due to such conditions as part or material shortages, rejections, lost-in-shop items, engineering and customer changes or vendor failure to meet commitments; recommends and requests necessary authorizations to initiate item rework, material substitutions and scheduling changes in the solution of shortages. Reviews and verifies quantities of materials for accuracy.
Prepares all required reports and forms and performs other related clerical duties.
Requests transportation or handling equipment to transport materials to and from shop areas, loads, unloads, and moves materials as required, utilizing proper material handling procedures; operates state-of-the-art and conventional office and warehouse equipment such as electric forklifts, tugs and scooters.
Packs parts, assemblies, supplies and materials, properly identifies, and ships in accordance with Company, customer or government specifications and requirements.
Performs various material handling tasks in support of material movement that may require a single person and/or two persons lifting of small, medium, and large components compliant with safety guidelines.
Procures necessary blueprints, change notices, tooling materials, etc., to assure workability of orders.
Ability to obtain and maintain Company licenses, certifications, and training as required for assigned tasks as required by the Company or governmental agencies.
NOTE: This job incorporates various duties previously described in the following classifications:
7513 Spares Dispatcher
6603 Assembly/Area Dispatcher
8403 Procured Parts Dispatcher
7363 Material Liaison Investigator
**Must be able to work any shift and any work schedule**
Must possess a valid California Driver's License.
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Basic Qualifications
Must have a minimum of two years of working experience in material handling.
Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge or have completed entry level blueprint.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in Colorado or Washington is $32,900 - $63,100. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full time employees: accrue 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City is $37,900 - $68,600. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

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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