Manufacturing Engineer

Description

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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.

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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. 

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

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 here!

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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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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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