Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Jacksonville, FL
Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Jacksonville, Florida are concentrated in the Westside Industrial Corridor, Northside manufacturing parks, and the Cecil Commerce Center, across defense, aerospace, naval shipbuilding, and consumer goods. Vaero, Medtronic, and Stellar Energy are among the employers actively hiring. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Description:
Principal Manufacturing Engineer for Medtronic, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL. Responsible for coordinating and executing the Medtronic site Verification and Validation (V&V) deliverables, for supplier transfers within the Supplier Optimization group (Transfer Office) under the Operations Innovation team. Assist with defining Quality Impact Level (QIL) of supplier qualified product. Design assembly and holding fixtures, coordinate supplier fabrication, and develop protocols, reports, process instructions, preventive maintenance plans, and calibration schedules. Navigate the complexities of various government and industry regulations to include FDA 21 CFR part 820, European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR), ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Responsible for the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for supplier provided goods. Leverage IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification). Utilize Minitab and associated statistical tools including TMV (Test Method Validation), Capability (Ppk / Tolerance Intervals), and SPC (Statistical Process Control). Responsible for providing Control Plans, Process Flow Maps, and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis). Coordinate the creation and approval of V&V protocols / reports to include top-level assembly or sub-assembly test acceptance criteria, sample sizes based on component/feature criticality, and sampling plans. Leverage AGILE, SAP, and ERP system knowledge based on Medtronic Operating Unit/site requirements. Execute First Article Inspection activities and summation of results. Update all BOM (Bill of Material) structure within the appropriate QMS (Quality Mgmt. System). Relocation assistance is not available for this position. #LI-DNI.
Basic Qualifications:
Masters’ Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field and five (5) years of experience as a manufacturing or design engineer for medical devices,
or,
Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field and seven (7) years of experience as a manufacturing or design engineer for medical devices.
Must possess at least five (5) years’ experience with each of the following:
FDA 21 CFR part 820, EU MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and GMP; PPAP and IQ/OQ/PQ; Minitab, TMV, Capability (Ppk / Tolerance Intervals), and SPC; Control Plan, Process Flow Map, and PFMEA; Creation and approval of V&V protocols, reports for top-level assembly and sub-assembly test acceptance criteria, sample sizes based on component/feature criticality, and sampling plans; AGILE, SAP, and ERP systems; Executing First Article Inspection activities and summation of results; and Updating BOM structure within QMS.
Salary: $144,000 to $184,800 per year
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who
work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a manufacturing engineer job in Jacksonville?
Focus on Jacksonville's strongest hiring sectors: defense contracting, naval shipbuilding along the St. Johns River corridor, aerospace suppliers near Cecil Commerce Center, and consumer products manufacturers on the Westside. Candidates with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Defense Contract Management Agency experience have a clear edge locally. Networking through the Northeast Florida chapter of SME and targeting Tier 1 defense suppliers gives you direct access to where most openings actually are.
Which companies hire manufacturing engineers in Jacksonville?
Companies currently hiring manufacturing engineers in Jacksonville include Vaero, Medtronic, and Stellar Energy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Jacksonville's employer mix leans heavily toward defense primes and their supply chains, naval maintenance contractors, and large-scale industrial manufacturers with operations tied to the Port of Jacksonville.
Are there remote manufacturing engineer jobs in Jacksonville?
Yes, but manufacturing engineer work is largely hands-on and on-site by nature, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 100% of manufacturing engineer openings tied to Jacksonville are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to cover process documentation, supplier quality management, or CAD-intensive design work that can be done off the shop floor.
How can I get a manufacturing engineer job in Jacksonville with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Jacksonville is landing a manufacturing technician or process engineer associate role with a defense contractor or industrial manufacturer on the Westside or at Cecil Commerce Center. Employers here regularly hire new graduates from Florida State College at Jacksonville and UNF's engineering programs. Internships with naval maintenance contractors or defense suppliers convert to full-time offers more reliably than cold applications, and familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks makes candidates stand out at the entry level.
Which industries hire the most manufacturing engineers in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville manufacturing engineer roles concentrate in Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Jacksonville's status as a major naval installation hub and its proximity to Port of Jacksonville drive persistent demand from defense, logistics-linked manufacturing, and industrial operations that require continuous process engineering support.
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