Manufacturing Engineer

Leidos

$116K — $210K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Systems Engineering with 12 years of relevant experience
  • Strong collaboration skills in multi-disciplinary team environments
  • At least 6 years of experience in Manufacturing, Assembly & Integration of structural or mechanical components
  • Familiar with MRP and ERP/PLM/MES systems utilization
  • Proficient understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • US Citizenship with eligibility for a Final Secret Clearance or ability to maintain it
  • Located in or willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Manufacturing Orders to align with project schedules
  • Implement efficient procedures for raw material transformation into finished products
  • Utilize Solumina MES software for tracking and managing manufacturing processes
  • Create and maintain Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOMs)
  • Develop accurate routings in Solumina for production efficiency
  • Execute continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production
  • Identify and mitigate risks in production processes
  • Plan and oversee production workflows using MRP systems
  • Ensure compliance with Configuration & Data Management standards
  • Define processes for assembly, integration, and testing of products
  • Organize production activities, coordinate materials, equipment, and personnel
  • Address and resolve production issues such as configuration and engineering changes
  • Monitor job status and report on production metrics
  • Optimize production processes for quality and efficiency
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Operations Leads
  • Expedite jobs and resolve material shortages
  • Oversee ISO9001/AS9100 process compliance in the manufacturing department.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Education assistance for continuous learning
  • Employee training and development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements where applicable
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a stable industry.
Full Job Description
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.

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:
  • Must have a BS 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.


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Original Posting:
June 12, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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.

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