Manufacturing Engineer

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We are seeking highly skilled Manufacturing Engineers to support and improve PCBA and Electro-Mechanical production processes, create clear work instructions, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role is instrumental in driving production excellence through engineering expertise and process development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods for PCBA and Electro-Mechanical Processes
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions for production PCBA and Electro-Mechanical Processes.
• Support production line operations and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Design, and Operations to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in the implementation and support of MES systems, PLM systems (e.g., Windchill), and CAD tools.
• Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) and process validation efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Aeronautical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with 4-8 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree, a high school diploma/GED with 6 years of experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an electronicsmanufacturing environment.
• In lieu of a degree, 8 years’ plus of experience in manufacturing will be considered.
• Strong background in PCBA or Electro-Mechanical Assembly
• Candidate must be a U.S Citizen and able to obtain/maintain a final secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain security clearance if required.
• Proficiency in writing clear and concise work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in PCBA or Electro-Mechanical Assembly.
• Process development and production support of PCBA or Electro-Mechanical Assembly
• Experience with Solumina, Windchill, MES systems, and SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments and lead process improvement initiatives.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Willingness to be hands-on and support production floor activities.

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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.