Manufacturing Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

17d

About The Position

Leidos is seeking Manufacturing Engineers to support and improve PCBA and electro-mechanical production processes, develop clear work instructions, and help ensure efficient manufacturing operations. The role contributes to production excellence through engineering expertise and process development. Manufacturing Engineers support production operations, collaborate with Quality, Design, and Operations, and contribute to continuous improvement, new product introduction, and process validation. They may also assist with implementation and support of MES and PLM systems, including Windchill, and CAD tools. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a final secret security clearance; the posting also states an ability to obtain a security clearance if required. The anticipated pay range is $73,450 to $132,775.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering with 4–8 years of relevant work experience, or a master's degree with 2–6 years of relevant work experience; alternatively, 8 or more years of manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in PCBA or electro-mechanical assembly.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a final secret security clearance; ability to obtain a security clearance if required.
• Proficiency in writing clear and concise work instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work hands-on and support production-floor activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with process development and production support for 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods for PCBA and electro-mechanical processes.
• Create and maintain detailed production work instructions for PCBA and electro-mechanical processes.
• Support production line operations and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with Quality, Design, and Operations teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with implementation and support of MES systems, PLM systems such as Windchill, and CAD tools.
• Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) and process validation efforts.
• Provide hands-on support for production-floor activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level