Medical Manufacturing Engineer
EXALTA · Naples, FL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at EXALTA (industrial) in Naples, FL. 2.13 Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FMEA, Minitab, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $71k–$131k.
Median of the low and high ends of 32 live postings that list pay, out of 89 manufacturing engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 88 other live manufacturing postings in Florida.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $71k–$131k, from 32 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 46%
- ✓ Tooling 44%
- ✓ Root cause 34%
- Automation 34%
- ✓ Machining 31%
- Six Sigma 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Minitab, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at EXALTA
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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Duties and responsabilities
2.1 Determine Processing
Requirements
to produce cost effective conforming product.
2.2 Create, edit, and support documentation efforts for process development and continual improvements (i.e. Work Instructions, PFMEAs Process Flow, etc.) as needed.
2.3 Create, edit, and support quality on dimensional inspections.
2.4 Determine, document methodology for inspection specifications for setting up inspections, to include but not limited to, gage designs and prints, etc.
2.5 Receives requests from staff and reviews drawings for accuracy prior to release to the floor, including but not limited to, creating/updating Exalta blank and in-process prints.
2.6 Evaluates data to identify deviation from specifications to communicate to management.
2.7 Develop manufacturing blueprints, routers, BOMs, and other supporting documents.
2.8 Create validation protocols based on Master Validation Plan and customer specific procedures execute approved validations protocols and create validation summary reports.
2.9 Support production flow of prototypes, verification runs, etc. Support initial production runs and support Design for Manufacturability reviews for customer feedback.
2.10 Design and develop tools, fixtures for standardization of processes for improved manufacturability and throughput.
2.11 Review and conduct root cause analysis on deviations that were identified during validation activities and resolve the deviated condition or justify why the deviation is acceptable.
2.12 Understand and work toward Engineering objectives, cost containment, process development, root cause analysis, data analysis, etc.
2.13 Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials.
2.14 Manage projects and flow of the design transfer process through prototyping and into production including but not limited to reporting status, timeline development, etc.
Requirements
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate material handling equipment safely
Requirements
Safety glasses on the manufacturing floor.
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Key skills, knowledge, and competencies
3.1 General Knowledge and understanding of IS0 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820 as it pertains to process, inspection, validation, verification, design control, and documentation, etc.
3.2 At least 3-5 years of experience in Product Development, Quality Control, Quality Assurance and/or Manufacturing Process position at a Medical Device manufacturer preferred. Design and Machining experience a plus.
3.3 SolidWorks software knowledge and experience a must.
3.4 Minitab analysis knowledge a must.
3.5 Ability to read blueprints, customer/internal specifications, and procedures
3.6 Detailed knowledge of using precision measuring instruments. The instruments should include, but not be limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators, and plug and tread Go/ No Go gauges.
3.7 Detail Oriented as shown by documented measurement accuracy, to include but not limited to print reviews, document reviews, and organizational skills.
3.8 Proficient English communication skills- reading, writing, and speaking- as it relates to the job, Spanish a plus. Provide verbal instruction and training to the other personnel and operators on implementation of processes, inspection methods, performing validations, and proper documentation.
3.9 Skilled in basic math including but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, and basic algebra for the purpose of calculating specifications and engineering calculations.
3.10 Skilled in adapting to a changing work environment, competing demands and ability to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining timelines.
3.11 Skilled in adapting to a changing work environment, competing demands and ability to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining timelines.
3.12 Skilled in working independently, following through with assignments with minimal direction. Leadership skills a must.
3.13 Reasoning skills including but not limited to to comparing, classifying, analyzing and coordinating- minimizing duplication of effort.
3.14 Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials.