Electronics Processing Engineering Manager

Leidos Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electronics Process Engineering Manager in Huntsville, AL to lead the PCBA assembly and conformal coating manufacturing engineering team. You will drive process improvements, define work instructions, and manage KPI-based performance to meet quality and delivery targets.

You will mentor engineers, perform DFM/DFMA feedback to design, and collaborate with quality, production control, and design teams on initiatives and audits.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 12–15 years of experience or Masters with 10–13 years. HS +13 years considered.
• Must possess or be eligible for Secret Clearance.
• Experience in PCBA manufacturing and process development.
• Strong DFM background to optimize production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering team for PCBA assembly and conformal coating.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase yield, throughput, and quality.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs (yield, first-pass yield, cycle time, scrap, escapes) to predict trends and drive proactive process changes.
• Perform DFM/DFMA reviews and provide feedback to design engineering.
• Develop, document, and implement new manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process control plans.
• Identify, specify, and justify capital equipment for PCBA assembly and related processes.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective action, and disposition of nonconformances.
• Partner with quality, production control, and design teams to meet delivery schedules and customer quality requirements.
• Support quality engineering in process development and onsite audits.
• Establish and monitor quality objectives of the production process.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers in process development, root cause analysis, and mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

Process engineering

Root cause analysis

Quality improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

DFM/DFMA

Capital equipment justification

PCBA assembly

Conformal coating

Mentoring

Education

BS degree

Masters degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Costpoint

Windchill

Costpoint Material Planning

Windchill PLM

Job description

Description

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 sustainably. 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.

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 sustainably. 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' Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking an Electronics Process Engineering Manager to guide and oversee the Process Engineering section.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering team supporting PCBA assembly and conformal coating processes.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to increase yield, throughput, and quality across the production line and specialized equipment.
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs (yield, first-pass yield, cycle time, scrap, escapes) to predict trends and drive proactive process changes.
• Perform DFM/DFA reviews on new product introductions and design changes, providing feedback to design engineering.
• Develop, document, and implement new manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process control plans.
• Identify, specify, and justify capital equipment for PCBA assembly, conformal coating, and related manufacturing processes.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective action, and disposition of manufacturing and quality nonconformances.
• Partner with quality, production control, and design teams to meet delivery schedules and customer quality requirements.
• Support quality engineering in process development and onsite audits
• Establish and monitor quality objectives of the production process
• Mentor and develop junior engineers in process development, root cause analysis, and mitigation

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate should have a BS degree and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters degree with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree a High School Diploma/GED with 13 years of experience will be considered.
• Must possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance
• Previous experience working in PCBA manufacturing and process development
• Strong background in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to optimize product designs for production efficiency.
• Candidate must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with IPC requirements (J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610)
• Experience with electronics used on launch vehicles, targets, or missile components such as PCBAs, cable harnesses, or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience with Costpoint Material Planning software and/or Windchill product lifecycle management software is a plus.
• Experience working in a mid to high volume manufacturing environment

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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.

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: $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.