Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Leidos' Defense Sector Manufacturing Segment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Persistent Surveillance Manufacturing Team at our Platform Integration Facility located in our Huntsville, AL office. Leidos Defense 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
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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 structural, mechanical, and/or electrical components. This position will require frequent coordination with Planning and Production Control, Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers at other sites, and Operations Leads to ensure that Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM) 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.

Responsibilities:
Manage Manufacturing Orders to meet project schedules.
Implement procedures and techniques to transform raw materials into finished products efficiently and effectively.
Use MES software (Solumina) to implement, track, monitor, and control manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Generate and maintain of Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM).
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.
Execute Configuration and Data Management processes and controls for managing and tracking changes.
Define manufacturing processes, procedures and production flow for assembly, integration and 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 and report job status to management using spreadsheets, custom reports, etc.
Oversee and optimize 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 and clearing any material shortages.
Manage ISO9001/AS9100 processes within our department.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
Experience with manufacturing, assembly, and integration including with mechanical or structural components.
Ability to perform in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
Ability to reside or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area to work on-site.
Ability to maintain and obtain a Final Secret Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with test operations including set-up calibration and operation of GSE used in the production process.
Experience with manufacturing, assembly, integration and test processes, procedure development and implementation.
Experience with utilizing MRP and ERP/PLM/MES systems.
Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 processes.
Proficient understanding of GD&T.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Deltek, Costpoint ERP & MRP, Solumina, and/or Windchill.
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Original Posting:
October 26, 2026
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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00
The 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.