Industrial Engineer Jobs in Florida
Industrial Engineer jobs in Florida are active and in demand, with strong hiring in aerospace and defense, logistics and supply chain, healthcare systems, and manufacturing, covering roles from entry-level process engineers through senior operations and systems engineers. The largest concentrations of openings are in Orlando, Tampa, and Miami, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Siemens Energy, and AdventHealth consistently bring on industrial engineers. The most sought-after specialties in Florida's market include lean manufacturing, supply chain optimization, and facilities process improvement. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Standard Job Description
Position Summary
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking an experienced, proactive Industrial Engineer Staff (Level 4) to serve as a technical lead and coach for Lean manufacturing operations at our production facility in Ocala, FL.
In this role, you will be the subject matter expert driving plant optimization, workspace producibility, and operational excellence. You will play a pivotal role in reviewing and coaching facility and equipment layout designs in AutoCAD, mentoring junior industrial engineers, and continuously improving both physical layouts and the layout review process itself.
The ideal candidate blends deep technical proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and 2D/3D plant layout design with strong coaching capabilities to influence cross-functional teams, streamline production workflows, and eliminate waste across high-consequence defense production lines.
Key Responsibilities
- Facility & Equipment Layout Leadership: Lead the design, evaluation, and optimization of complex production facilities, clean rooms, assembly lines, and material staging layouts using AutoCAD.
- Layout Coaching & Quality Reviews: Conduct technical peer reviews of layout packages submitted by team members; coach junior engineers on CAD standards, ergonomic compliance, workflow optimization, and space utilization.
- Process Governance & Continuous Improvement: Own and modernize the layout review and change management process itself, reducing approval cycle times, standardizing drawing templates, and establishing clear tollgate review criteria.
- Lean Manufacturing Implementation: Champion Lean Six Sigma principles across operations, facilitating Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, line balancing, and bottleneck analyses to drive measurable gains in cycle time, WIP, and touch labor reduction.
- Capacity & Operations Planning: Partner with Operations, Quality, Facilities, and Program Management to evaluate capacity constraints, conduct time studies and takt time alignment, and support capital expenditure (CapEx) business cases for facility modifications.
- Training & Mentorship: Foster a culture of continuous learning by standardizing IE best practices, training operations personnel on standardized work, and coaching engineers on producibility guidelines.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with 5+ years of professional related experience.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in facility layout design, equipment placement, and workspace optimization using AutoCAD.
- Proven background in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and workflow optimization in a production environment.
- Experience conducting operations planning, capacity modeling, line balancing, and cycle time analysis.
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills with demonstrated experience reviewing technical deliverables and coaching/mentoring engineering peers.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN; position is located at a facility that requires special access).
Desired Skills
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience defining or improving layout governance, engineering change management, and drawing revision control workflows.
- Experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing, electronics assembly, or high-reliability electro-mechanical production environments.
- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel/VBA) to present operational metrics and business cases to executive leadership.
- Familiarity with discrete event simulation software (e.g., FlexSim, Arena, Simio, or Plant Simulation) to validate layout throughput and buffer sizing.
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and stakeholder presentation skills.
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.
Standard Job Description
Position Summary
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking an experienced, proactive Industrial Engineer Staff (Level 4) to serve as a technical lead and coach for Lean manufacturing operations at our production facility in Ocala, FL.
In this role, you will be the subject matter expert driving plant optimization, workspace producibility, and operational excellence. You will play a pivotal role in reviewing and coaching facility and equipment layout designs in AutoCAD, mentoring junior industrial engineers, and continuously improving both physical layouts and the layout review process itself.
The ideal candidate blends deep technical proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and 2D/3D plant layout design with strong coaching capabilities to influence cross-functional teams, streamline production workflows, and eliminate waste across high-consequence defense production lines.
Key Responsibilities
- Facility & Equipment Layout Leadership: Lead the design, evaluation, and optimization of complex production facilities, clean rooms, assembly lines, and material staging layouts using AutoCAD.
- Layout Coaching & Quality Reviews: Conduct technical peer reviews of layout packages submitted by team members; coach junior engineers on CAD standards, ergonomic compliance, workflow optimization, and space utilization.
- Process Governance & Continuous Improvement: Own and modernize the layout review and change management process itself, reducing approval cycle times, standardizing drawing templates, and establishing clear tollgate review criteria.
- Lean Manufacturing Implementation: Champion Lean Six Sigma principles across operations, facilitating Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, line balancing, and bottleneck analyses to drive measurable gains in cycle time, WIP, and touch labor reduction.
- Capacity & Operations Planning: Partner with Operations, Quality, Facilities, and Program Management to evaluate capacity constraints, conduct time studies and takt time alignment, and support capital expenditure (CapEx) business cases for facility modifications.
- Training & Mentorship: Foster a culture of continuous learning by standardizing IE best practices, training operations personnel on standardized work, and coaching engineers on producibility guidelines.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with 5+ years of professional related experience.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in facility layout design, equipment placement, and workspace optimization using AutoCAD.
- Proven background in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and workflow optimization in a production environment.
- Experience conducting operations planning, capacity modeling, line balancing, and cycle time analysis.
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills with demonstrated experience reviewing technical deliverables and coaching/mentoring engineering peers.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN; position is located at a facility that requires special access).
Desired Skills
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience defining or improving layout governance, engineering change management, and drawing revision control workflows.
- Experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing, electronics assembly, or high-reliability electro-mechanical production environments.
- Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel/VBA) to present operational metrics and business cases to executive leadership.
- Familiarity with discrete event simulation software (e.g., FlexSim, Arena, Simio, or Plant Simulation) to validate layout throughput and buffer sizing.
- Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and stakeholder presentation skills.
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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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial engineer jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Florida preferred for senior roles
- Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficiency in process simulation, AutoCAD, or ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Ability to work on-site at manufacturing, logistics, or healthcare facilities in Florida
- Strong data analysis skills using statistical tools or software such as Minitab or Python
Industrial Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a industrial engineer in Florida?
Industrial engineers in Florida typically need a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program. Florida does not require a state license to work as an industrial engineer in most private-sector roles, but pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers strengthens candidacy for senior and government-facing positions. Many Florida employers also value Lean or Six Sigma certification alongside the core degree.
How much do industrial engineers make in Florida?
Industrial engineers in Florida earn a median of about $101,610 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,850 for the lowest 10% to over $156,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire industrial engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring industrial engineers in Florida right now include Lockheed Martin, Burns & McDonnell, and Blue Origin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's aerospace corridor around Orlando and the Space Coast, combined with large logistics hubs and major hospital networks, gives industrial engineers a wide range of employer types to target.
Which Florida cities have the most industrial engineer jobs?
Orlando, Tampa, and Florida have the most industrial engineer openings in Florida. Orlando draws volume from aerospace, defense, and healthcare systems, Tampa anchors logistics, manufacturing, and financial operations engineering, and Miami's concentration of international trade and large healthcare networks rounds out demand, while smaller metros often reflect a single large employer or industrial campus driving local hiring.
Are there remote industrial engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Industrial engineering is fundamentally an on-site discipline tied to physical processes, facilities, and production floors, so most roles require a physical presence. About 75% of industrial engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those openings tend to concentrate in analytical sub-functions such as process modeling, data analysis, or supply chain consulting rather than hands-on plant engineering.
How can I get hired as a industrial engineer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to co-op and new-graduate programs at Florida's large manufacturers, hospital systems, and aerospace contractors, where structured rotational roles are common. Employers like Lockheed Martin and AdventHealth run formal early-career programs that accept candidates without professional experience. Pursuing a Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification and building a portfolio of capstone or internship projects helps candidates stand out, and roles with titles like operations analyst or process improvement coordinator serve as practical entry points in Florida's market.
Where can I find and apply to industrial engineer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to industrial engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across industries including aerospace, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.
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