Manufacturing Process Specialist

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

23h

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 Manufacturing Process Specialist to support our Mechanical Manufacturing Facility (MMF) by managing manufacturing system data, process documentation and MES execution accuracy. This role serves as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Solumina MES, authors and maintains MES process plans based on Manufacturing Engineering direction, manages MBOM integrity, and facilitates standardized documentation across MMF. This is a hands-on, system-focused role requiring strong attention to detail, cross-functional coordination, and ownership of manufacturing data accuracy. 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. 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!

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, production support, planning, or manufacturing systems.
• Experience working in a manufacturing ERP, MES or PLM environment.
• Strong attention to detail and configuration control discipline.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing work instructions and engineering data.
• Strong written communication skills for documentation authoring.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Solumina MES, Costpoint ERP, and/or Windchill PLM.
• Prior experience supporting CNC machining, welding, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience authoring and maintaining SOPs or controlled documentation.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure.

Responsibilities

• MES/Solumina Author and maintain MES process plans based on ME-provided work instructions.
• Serve as the Solumina Subject Matter Expert (SME) for MMF for day-to-day usage.
• Facilitate Solumina training for MMF ME and Machining teams (new users, refreshers, updates).
• Develop and maintain MMF Solumina job aids, standards, and usage best practices.
• Act as first-level support for Solumina questions and issues within MMF.
• Create raw material part numbers from Manufacturing Engineering input.
• Create, update, and maintain Manufacturing Bills of Material (MBOMs) IAW ME guidance.
• Review part revisions with Manufacturing Engineering and implement approved updates.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to document existing, approved processes.
• Draft SOPs based on provided input; route for review, approval, and release.
• Transfer draft SOPs to standard company formats and release in PLM/Quality Management System.

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 here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED