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Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer 2nd shift

Leidos
Huntsville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Aug 2025
💰 $104,575/yr($57,850/yr$104,575/yr)

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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.

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Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing Segment is seeking a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer 2nd Shift to join our National Space Systems Integration & Test team located in Huntsville, AL.  As a Manufacturing Engineer you will participate in leading in the planning/execution of electrical floor operations and will be responsible for developing automated test scripts, procedures, and other documentation needed to conduct spaceflight instrument testing at the factory. This position will require frequent coordination with Planning & Production Control, Engineers, and Operations Leads to ensure that testing will occur as planned.

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!

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be overseeing and optimizing the production process, from raw materials to finished products, to ensure efficiency and quality. The type of material is expected to be electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical. This position will require frequent coordination with Planning & Production Control, Engineers, and Operations Leads to ensure that material will be available when needed and that proper documentation is in place for floor operations.

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Primary Responsibilities

  • Managing Manufacturing Orders to meet project schedules.

  • Implementing procedures & techniques to transform raw materials into finished products efficiently and effectively.

  • Use of MES software (Solumina) to implement, track, monitor, and control manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance.

  • Generation and maintenance of Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOMS).

  • Generate routings inside Solumina to account for accurate run times.

  • Identify and execute on continuous improvement projects.

  • Identify and reduce risks in the production processes.

  • Plan and maintain production flow through MRP system, including change management and make/buy designation.

  • Responsible for executing Configuration & Data Management processes & controls for managing & tracking changes.

  • Defines manufacturing processes, procedures and production flow for assembly, integration & test of space products.

  • Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple projects. Organize and schedule production activities, and resources;  including materials, equipment, and personnel, to meet production goals.to meet production targets.

  • Resolve problems related to production jobs such as configuration changes, engineering changes, material issues, schedule priority, etc.

  • Monitor production status of jobs to ensure they meet schedule requirements & report job status to management using spreadsheets, custom reports, etc.

  • Overseeing & optimizing the production process, from raw materials to finished products, to ensure efficiency and quality.

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations Leads, and Inventory Control.

  • Expedite jobs as required & clearing any material Shortages.

  • Manage ISO9001/AS9100 processes within our department.

Basic Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 2 to 4 years prior relevant experience or Masters degree in mechanical engineering with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.

  • Must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

  • Basic experience with Manufacturin

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