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MHI

Engineer II, Process

Lake Mary, FL · On-site

Process Engineer II Company Overview At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean ... Prepare heat and material balances and process flow diagrams (PFDs) * Develop P&IDs and process ...

MHI

Engineer III, Process

Lake Mary, FL · On-site

Prepare heat and material balances and process flow diagrams (PFDs). * Develop P&IDs and process data sheets for instrumentation and equipment. * Apply process instrumentation and control principles ...

Plasma-Therm LLC

Sr. Process Engineer

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$96K - $124K/yr

Contributes to the preparation of technical sales material * Performs customer presentations ... field of advanced plasma process development OR * Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering ...

Plasma-Therm LLC

Sr. Process Engineer

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

$96K - $124K/yr

Contributes to the preparation of technical sales material * Performs customer presentations ... field of advanced plasma process development OR * Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering ...

Stellar

Senior Process Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$94K - $122K/yr

... material storage, processing, thermal processing, mixing & blending, filling, and food safety ... The Process Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development ...

Alleima

Chemical Process Engineer

Palm Coast, FL · On-site

Your Role As a Chemical Process Engineer at Alleima, you will be responsible for optimizing and ... Materials Engineering, along with 5+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry.

CRH

Process Engineer (Extrusion)

Brooksville, FL

Job Summary The Process Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement in PVC extrusion ... This role ensures quality standards for raw materials and finished goods, conducts testing to meet ...

Alleima

Chemical Process Engineer

Palm Coast, FL

Your Role As a Chemical Process Engineer at Alleima, you willbe responsible foroptimizingand ... Materials Engineering, along with 5+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry.

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How much do materials process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for materials process engineer in Florida is $68,764.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,700.00 and $77,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Materials Process Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Materials Process Engineer, you need a solid background in materials science or engineering, problem-solving abilities, and practical experience with manufacturing processes, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with CAD software, process simulation tools, statistical analysis programs, and certifications such as Six Sigma are highly valuable. Strong communication, project management, and teamwork skills help Materials Process Engineers excel in collaborative, fast-paced environments. These competencies are critical to optimizing production quality, driving process improvements, and ensuring safety and efficiency in manufacturing operations.

What is a Materials Process Engineer job?

A Materials Process Engineer develops, optimizes, and improves manufacturing processes involving materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. They work to enhance material properties, ensure product quality, and increase production efficiency. Their responsibilities often include process design, troubleshooting, testing, and collaborating with other engineering teams to meet performance and cost requirements.

What kinds of projects and daily responsibilities can I expect as a Materials Process Engineer?

As a Materials Process Engineer, you can expect to work on projects that involve developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting production processes for a variety of materials, such as metals, polymers, ceramics, or composites. Your daily tasks may include analyzing process data, conducting experiments, collaborating with production and quality teams, and implementing improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency. You might also be responsible for overseeing new material trials, documenting process changes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. The role offers a dynamic mix of hands-on problem solving and teamwork, making each day unique and engaging.

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Infographic showing various Materials Process Engineer job openings in Florida as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,764 per year, or $33.1 per hour.
Senior Principal Materials & Processes Engineer

Senior Principal Materials & Processes Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Melbourne, FL • On-site

$122K - $184K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 339 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

109th of 518 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an experienced Senior Principal Materials & Processes Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering organization. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
In this role you will join an Integrated Product Team to develop, qualify, and optimize metallics, sealants, and coating solutions for critical structural applications, performing root-cause analysis and defining processing specifications. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in material failure analysis, test-plan generation, and the chemistry-physics of coatings and metals, and thrives in a collaborative engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Performs root cause analysis of material failures, provides effective solutions to production sealants & coatings issues OR metallics issues
  • Generates test plans & reports
  • Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems
  • Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop non-metallic processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes OR metallic processing specifications, fabrication and associated assembly processes
  • Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications
  • Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications
  • Perform drawing reviews to ensure M&P requirements are satisfied
  • Review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures
  • Travel to subcontractor locations

Basic Qualifications:
  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience.
  • Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
  • Professional experience with metallics, sealants and/or coatings applied to structural components
  • Professional experience with metal or composite fabrication and/or design
  • Demonstrated experience with repair processes for metal or composite materials used in structures

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Experience with aircraft structures
  • Experience with military specs and standards
  • Experience interfacing with a military customer

#AS-FA3
Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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