Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

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 is seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) team in delivering exceptional results within our Mechanical Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in Huntsville, AL. This leader will oversee a diverse group of Manufacturing Engineers supporting CNC machined components, precision assemblies, tooling and fixture development, MBOM creation, Solumina MES plans, and documentation maturity across the shop. The ME Manager partners closely with the CNC Programming, Weld Engineering, Quality, Production, and Program teams to ensure fully aligned and efficient daily operations. The ideal candidate is a proactive, structured, and a strong communicator who excels in aerospace/defense manufacturing. They bring clarity and accountability to engineering workflows, strengthen cross-functional alignment, and mature processes that improve production quality, cost, and delivery. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Leidos Defense Systems provides innovative solutions across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace missions. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. Join us and help engineer the future. To explore and learn more, click here !

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 5 years manufacturing engineering experience, including 3+ years in a formal leadership, supervisory, or technical team-lead role.
Strong technical understanding of machining, assemblies, tooling/fixture development, and process planning.
Proven ability to implement and mature standard engineering processes and documentation.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Reside in or be willing to relocate to North Alabama.
Must be a U.S. citizen and meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, or CI methodologies.
Working knowledge of ISO/AS9100 quality systems.
Experience with Solumina, Costpoint, Solidworks, and Windchill EPLM.
Strong cross-functional experience with machining, welding support, production, and quality organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers (intern to senior levels), ensuring strong execution, ownership, and cross-training.
Establish accountability, workload management accountability, and clear expectations for both daily support and long-term initiatives.
Build a culture of proactive communication, structured planning, and continuous improvement.
Oversee creation and release of complete, accurate and manufacturable engineering packages, including MBOMs, MES process plans, work instructions, and tooling/fixturing requirements.
Ensure consistent application of GD&T, manufacturability considerations, and process controls.
Champion standardization and documentation maturity to support repeatability, quality, and operational efficiency.
Partner closely with the CNC Programming Manager to ensure alignment on process planning, tooling requirements, and shop floor readiness.
Collaborate with Weld Engineering, Production Control, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure manufacturability, schedule adherence, and technical clarity.
Drive CI initiatives such as 5S, Lean, VSM, Kaizens, and CQI to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Support RCCA efforts with structured problem-solving methods, ensuring durable corrective actions and reduced repeat issues.
Strengthen front-end planning and engineering integration to support production readiness.
Eliminate single points of failure by maturing documentation, cross-training, and standard work across the ME organization.
Support proposal development with accurate ME labor estimates, tooling/fixture scope, and manufacturability inputs.
Manage team schedules, workloads, priorities, and stakeholder expectations.