Manufacturing Engineer

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We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve production processes, develop tooling, create clear work instructions, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role is instrumental in driving production excellence through engineering expertise and process development.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and processes.

• Design and implement tooling and fixtures to optimize production efficiency.

• Create and maintain detailed work instructions for production processes.

• Support production line operations and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Design, and Operations to drive continuous improvement.

• Assist in the implementation and support of MES systems, PLM systems (e.g., Windchill), and CAD tools.

• Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) and process validation efforts.

• Candidate must be a resident of the Northern Alabama area or willing to relocate

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have a Bachelors degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree a HS diploma/GED with 10 years of experience will be considered

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Willingness to be hands-on and support production floor activities.

• Must be a U.S Citizenand able to obtain/maintain a final secret security clearance

• Proficiency in writing clear and concise work instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in process development, tooling design, and production support.

• 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.

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Original Posting:
September 15, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

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.