Sr Materials and Process Engineer

Leidos

4.1

(20)

Huntsville, AL

Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.
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    Position summary

    activities ranging from proof-of-concept experimentation to manufacturing support.

    Primary Responsibilities

    As an integral member of the Advanced Materials Department, the successful candidate will serve as Senior Materials and Process Engineer. This position will balance multiple activities including but not limited to:

    • Support multiple Leidos programs in the areas of material selection, metallurgy and fabrication, composites, ceramics, process improvement opportunities, root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations, Parts, Materials, & Processes (PM&P) Plans, and qualification activities.

    • Provide M&P support to mechanical and aerospace design and drawings development and manufacturing process improvement activities.

    • Provide M&P technical insights for bid and proposal activities across the organization.

    • Investigate materials and process non-conformance issues and provide recommended problem resolutions to program management teams

    • Serve as a liaison between the Advanced Materials Dept and other Leidos organizations to ensure all material and process selections, process improvements, and RCCA activities meet program goals and objectives.

    • Conduct a variety of materials characterization and mechanical tests, including test planning, writing and editing procedures, and coordinating with customers to ensure tests and investigations meet project objectives.

    • Coordinate with procurement management and subcontracted suppliers to mitigate non-conformances before they occur.

    • Coordinate internally and externally with our suppliers on manufacturing process improvements and controls.

    • Efficiently resolve non-conformances to limit the impact to program schedule and cost.

    • Provide technical expertise during new supplier evaluations to aid in supplier risk analysis.

    • Solving complex engineering challenges with both analytical and experimental approaches.

    Basic Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited institution with 8+ years or Master's Degree with 6+ years applicable experience

    • Experience executing M&P and materials testing activity directly supporting projects or programs (aerospace or defense preferred)

    • Must be a resident of North Alabama area or willing to relocate in order to work on-site at the Huntsville, AL office

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience working with aerospace systems and materials

    • Experience working in manufacturing or production environment and/or frequently interfacing with Manufacturing

    • Experience with process / procedural controls and quality systems

    • Project Management skills

    • Experience with additive manufacturing and/or compositing techniques.

    • Experience assembling and providing technical briefings and clear guidance to non-technical audiences

    Familiarity with AMS, ASTM, NASA, MIL-STD, ISO 9001/AS 9100, and other industry specifications.

    Original Posting Date:
    2025-01-14
    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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

    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.

    Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.