Cable Manufacturing Process Writer

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

6d•$48,100 - $86,950•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Cable Manufacturing Process Writer to join their team in Huntsville, AL. This role will be part of the engineering team and will focus on creating unique solutions for complex problems. The Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Their 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. The team is focused on solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED with 2-4 years of prior relevant work experience.
Ability to interpret both cable assembly drawings to meet customer requirements.
Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, specifically related to cable assemblies, but also printed circuit board assembly.
Understanding of tooling calibration requirements and material shelf life requirements.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Organized, flexible, and able to multi-task successfully, while maintaining a positive attitude.
Experience with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and software that maintains bills of materials, product routings, and production data.
Experience working with standards and implementation of standards across cross-functional teams.
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 able to obtain/maintain a final secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics from an accredited university, and at least 2 years of applicable manufacturing experience.
Experience with Solumina MES software or other MES software.
Has, or have obtained, certifications in J-STD-001, IPC/WHAA-A-620, IPC-A-610.
Experience with Costpoint Material Planning software.
Windchill PLM engineering design data management software.
Lean Manufacturing Principles and Application.
Military and Aerospace assembly techniques.

Responsibilities

Prepare simple, clear, robust, error-proved, and repeatable assembly work instructions for technicians utilizing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) such as Solumina or Aegis Factory Logix.
Work closely with quality to ensure all criteria is met in regard to material traceability, tool identification management, etc. within MES work instructions.
Support the implementation of engineering change notice (ECN) and variations into New and Existing process instructions.
Understand and support review of Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly drawings and assembly instructions.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities in support of developing procedures/work instructions that will lead to follow-on production.
Support process development for new initiatives including process enhancements, new equipment operating procedures, etc.
Work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering team to create standardized process plans and capture accurate engineering standards.