Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Leidos Defense Systems Sector 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve production processes, develop tooling, create clear work instructions, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role is instrumental in driving production excellence through engineering expertise and process development.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and processes.
• Design and implement tooling and fixtures to optimize production efficiency.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions for production 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.

Candidate must be a resident of the Northern Alabama area or willing to relocate.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must have a Bachelors degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S Citizen and able to obtain/maintain a final secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in writing clear and concise work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong background in process development, tooling design, and production support.
• 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.