Manufacturing Process Engineer
Huntsville, AL, United States
- Manufacturing
- Full-time
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Process Optimization
- Defense Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Process Engineer at Leidos oversees and optimizes the production process from raw materials to finished products, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with industry standards such as ISO9001/AS9100. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, use of MES/MRP/ERP systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and management of documentation and production schedules in a defense manufacturing environment. Candidates require significant experience in mechanical, electrical, and structural manufacturing processes, along with strong project coordination and data management skills.
Description
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Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing Segment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Team located in Huntsville, AL. 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!
As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be overseeing and optimizing the production process, from raw materials to finished products, to ensure efficiency and quality. The type of material is expected to be mechanical, structural, electrical or a combination of all. 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, lead times are documented, and work order instructions will be available when needed and that proper documentation is in place for floor operations.
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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 space 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:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial engineering or Industrial and Systems Engineering, 12-15 years of applicable experience or a Master’s Degree with 10-13 years prior relevant experience in an engineering field.
Must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
10+ years experience with Manufacturing, Assembly & Integration experience with electrical, electromechanical, structural, 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 electronics and/or structural assembly processes and equipment including some of these: soldering, mechanical assembly, epoxy dispensing and curing, conformal coating, 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.
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Original Posting:
December 9, 2025For 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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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