Leidos is seeking a talented
Manufacturing Engineer (ME) to join our Platform Integration Facility in Huntsville, AL, a diverse team that is creating unique manufacturing solutions for our growing defense programs! Our work today supports the warfighter tomorrow!
This position will support the execution of a critical air defense program. The facility will be a Leidos Defense Sector manufacturing facility and will support the ramp-up of a major air defense program in our portfolio. The position will work closely with existing Leidos Manufacturing product lines in Huntsville, Alabama. The ME will coordinate with Manufacturing and Program stakeholders to determine the work content to be performed. The ME will influence and execute the manufacturing concept of operations (CONOPS), facility layout, material flow, production tooling/equipment support, and the inventory management approach for the facility and will collaborate with existing leadership on project progress.
Primary Responsibilities
- Partner with internal stakeholders.
- Author and maintain manufacturing work instructions.
- Support equipment/tooling maintenance.
- Identify and lead improvement initiatives.
- Support production readiness gate reviews.
- Provide general support to production floor.
Basic Qualifications
- BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Masters in technical or business discipline.
- Candidate must have demonstrated technical experience in engineering support to manufacturing operations.
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
- 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
- Exposure to Lean principles, manufacturing metrics, and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint accounting software is a plus.
- Familiarity with Solumina MES software is a plus. Familiarity with Agile or Windchill PLM software is a plus.
- Strong personnel, planning, and project management skills. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
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Original Posting:October 3, 2026
Pay Range:Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00
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.
