Manufacturing Engineer
Leviton · St. Petersburg, FL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Leviton (industrial) in St. Petersburg, FL.
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, SPC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $102k–$126k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 60 manufacturing engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 59 other live manufacturing postings in Florida.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 5+)
Typical $102k–$126k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 48%
- New product launch 43%
- Tooling 43%
- Root cause 40%
- ✓ Six Sigma 35%
- Welding 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Leviton
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Leviton in St. Petersburg
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Supervisor - 1st shift · Production · Supervisor
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Responsibilities
Develop equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis and proposals for integrating machinery and equipment such as automated machinery equipment into manufacturing processes. Responsible for the transition of assigned products from development into production and assuring that manufacturing processes for product meet expectations regarding product cycle times, quality levels and costs. Develop manufacturing processes for new products & validate the processes by performing PILOT runs. Provide engineering assistance to production and manufacturing teams to solve problems related to the process. Provide assembly support in technical matters relating to assembly drawings, interpretation, engineering change notices, rework manufacturing process Contribute on new product teams to bring product to the market in a timely manner while assuring quality and manufacturability of process and product. Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining Routings and Labor Standards. Analyze and recommend product design changes including packaging design for ease of manufacturing, cost reduction and quality improvement. Support the development of required documentation such as Method Sheet, operator training, demonstrating documenting process capability and transitioning products from development to production by required ISO standards. Responsible for designing and implementing the overall Lean program roadmap - driving Lean thinking and process improvement across the organization. Coordinate and lead all Lean Manufacturing Activities within the location including kaizen events, projects and any other activity to improve and further lean efforts and ensure contribution to the development and execution of Lean Transformation plan. Perform Cost/Benefit analysis for new and improved processes and/or products and cost reduction projects Estimate production times, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. Confer with engineering and manufacturing management regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Technical Skills Ability to coordinate and facilitate discussions regarding the design, development, and introduction of products to meet customer
requirements
Develop equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis and proposals for integrating machinery and equipment such as automated machinery equipment into manufacturing processes. Responsible for the transition of assigned products from development into production and assuring that manufacturing processes for product meet expectations regarding product cycle times, quality levels an
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About Leviton At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world. About the role This position provides Manufacturing Engineering support to ensure the timely production of quality, cost effective parts and assemblies. Perform continuous operational improvement that supports the goals and objectives of cost savings for the business unit including cost reduction and quality improvement activities.