Manufacturing Engineer

Description

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Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the CHGB program at our Mechanical Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in Huntsville, Alabama. This role will partner directly with a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to sustain and enhance production of complex precision-machined hardware.

This role supports the production of complex precision-machined hardware and continues to evolve through documentation enhancement, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives. The selected candidate will support sustained production while helping to stand up new parts and manufacturing processes within the program. The position is well-suited for a manufacturing engineer who values disciplined execution, enjoys improving legacy processes, and is comfortable owning defined program scope under limited supervision.

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Leidos Defense 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!

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain manufacturing process plans within Solumina MES.

• Create and manage Manufacturing Bills of Material (MBOM), ensuring alignment with engineering revisions and configuration control requirements.

• Support tooling and fixture design efforts in collaboration with senior engineers and CNC programmers.

• Participate in process reviews, producibility assessments, and risk mitigation activities.

• Support introduction of new parts and associated manufacturing processes within the CHGB program.

• Provide production floor support and assist with nonconformance investigations and root cause corrective actions (RCCA).

• Collaborate cross-functionally with CNC Programming, Quality Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams.

• Ensure manufacturing documentation aligns with internal release processes and engineering standards.

• Identify and implement opportunities for cycle time reduction, waste elimination, and process standardization.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.

• 2–4 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.

• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) interpretation and application.

• Experience supporting precision machined components in a production environment.

• Ability to operate under limited supervision while managing assigned scope and deliverables.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or refining manufacturing process plans within an MES system (Solumina preferred).

• Experience managing MBOM updates and engineering revision changes.

• Exposure to tooling and fixture design for CNC machining operations.

• Experience supporting 3-axis, 5-axis, or mill-turn machining environments.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (Costpoint preferred).

• Experience participating in root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.

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Original Posting:

July 2, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and 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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.