Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Looking for an opportunity to make
an impact? 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. Your greatest work is ahead! 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. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you
can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems 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! Are
you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us
today! 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: A bachelor's 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. HuntsvilleManufacturing If you're looking
for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and
outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not
hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke,
and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at
step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original
Posting: December 3, 2025 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 $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. 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.
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using
Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related
information during any part of the employment application process
(i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as
part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order
before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with
you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated
system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo,
Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email
purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related
information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or
your previous employer), and you are concerned about its
legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at
LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. If you believe you are the victim of
a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident
to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to
Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to sex, race,
ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, genetic information,
pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic
partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with
criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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