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Leidos' Defense Systems Manufacturing Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Platform Integration Facility (PIF) Team located in Huntsville, AL. As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be overseeing and optimizing the production process, from raw materials to finished products, to ensure efficiency and quality. This position will support our Hypersonics Thermal Protection System (TPS). This position will require frequent coordination with Planning & Production Control, Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers at other sites, and Operations Leads to ensure that mBOMs are up to date, design tooling that will be needed for manufacturing, lead times are documented, and work order instructions will be available when needed and that proper documentation is in place for floor operations.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here (https://www.leidos.com/company/our-business/defense) !
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Primary Responsibilities:
Managing Manufacturing Orders to meet project schedules.
Implementing procedures & techniques to transform raw materials into finished products efficiently and effectively.
Use of MES software (Solumina) to implement, track, monitor, and control manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Generation and maintenance of Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOMS).
Generate routings inside Solumina to account for accurate run times.
Identify and execute on continuous improvement projects.
Identify and reduce risks in the production processes.
Plan and maintain production flow through MRP system, including change management and make/buy designation.
Responsible for executing Configuration & Data Management processes & controls for managing & tracking changes.
Defines manufacturing processes, procedures and production flow for assembly, integration & test of products.
Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple projects. Organize and schedule production activities, and resources; including materials, equipment, and personnel, to meet production goals.to meet production targets.
Resolve problems related to production jobs such as configuration changes, engineering changes, material issues, schedule priority, etc.
Monitor production status of jobs to ensure they meet schedule requirements & report job status to management using spreadsheets, custom reports, etc.
Overseeing & optimizing the production process, from raw materials to finished products, to ensure efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations Leads, and Inventory Control.
Expedite jobs as required & clearing any material Shortages.
Manage ISO9001/AS9100 processes within our department.
Basic Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering , Industrial Engineering or Industrial and Systems Engineering with at least 12 years of applicable experience.
Must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
Six years of experience with Manufacturing, Assembly & Integration experience with structural, machining, and/or mechanical components.
Experience with utilizing MRP and experience with ERP/PLM/MES systems.
Proficient understanding of GD&T.
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with test operations including set-up calibration & operation of GSE used in the production process.
Experience with manufacturing, assembly, integration & test processes, procedure development & implementation.
Hands-on experience with machining, mechanical and/or structural assembly processes and equipment including some of these: mechanical assembly, painting, thermal interface material dispense/application, Automated Optical Inspection, component/assembly test, etc.
Experience in project scheduling, Windchill configuration management & Solumina MES software.
6 Sigma and Lean experience for solid RCA capabilities.
Experience in data analytics and data querying.
PFMEA's, Capability studies, Gauge R&R.
Deltek, Costpoint ERP & MRP, Solumina, Windchill.
Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 processes.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.
Original Posting:
September 14, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $112,450.00 - $203,275.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00166720
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
