Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to guide the ME department and lead teams of product, process, cable, and test engineers in Huntsville, AL. You will drive standardization, continuous improvement, and capacity planning while collaborating with Design Engineering on changes and supporting proposals with ROM estimates.

US citizen with ability to obtain a Secret Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelors’ Degree in mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 6 years previous manufacturing experience, specifically with leading Manufacturing Engineers.
• Previous experience with electronics manufacturing (PCBA, Cable, Electro-Mechanical).
• Experience with MES/ERP/PLM software such as Solumina, Deltek CostPoint, Windchill.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing – standard flow, continuous improvement, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visio.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Leads Manufacturing Engineering team comprised of Product, Process, Cable, and Test Engineers as well as Data Analytics & MES section.
• Ensure the ME Team implements standardization being developed and rolled out by the Functional ME Team.
• Identify and execute on continuous improvement projects.
• Identify and reduce risks in the production processes.
• Support estimating with review of new opportunities.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to maintain awareness of expected engineering changes.
• Maintain staff at skill level to support all programs.
• Oversees equipment utilization and ensures proper machine capacity plan for program execution.
• Leads teams of Product & Process Mfg Engineers to determine systematic solutions for new and existing problems.
• Candidate will have direct involvement with New Product Introduction (NPI) as well as improving existing product efficiencies and yields.
• Collaborate with various cross-functional teams to evaluate product and process designs.
• Lead equipment and other capital investment plans to meet capacity and technology requirements
• Oversee budgets for the Manufacturing Engineering team
• Monitor and develop KPI metrics
• Establish and monitor quality objectives of the production process
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or be able to obtain Secret Clearance

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

MES/ERP/PLM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/aerospace engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Solumina

Deltek CostPoint

Windchill

Job description

Description

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 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.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to guide and oversee the Manufacturing Engineering department.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads Manufacturing Engineering team comprised of Product, Process, Cable, and Test Engineers as well as Data Analytics & MES section
• Ensure the ME Team implements standardization being developed and rolled out by the Functional ME Team.
• Identify and execute on continuous improvement projects.
• Identify and reduce risks in the production processes.
• Support estimating with review of new opportunities.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to maintain awareness of expected engineering changes.
• Maintain staff at skill level to support all programs.
• Oversees equipment utilization and ensures proper machine capacity plan for program execution
• Leads teams of Product & Process Mfg Engineers to determine systematic solutions for new and existing problems
• Candidate will have direct involvement with New Product Introduction (NPI) as well as improving existing product efficiencies and yields
• Collaborate with various cross-functional teams to evaluate product and process designs
• Lead equipment and other capital investment plans to meet capacity and technology requirements
• Oversee budgets for the Manufacturing Engineering team
• Monitor and develop KPI metrics
• Establish and monitor quality objectives of the production process
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or be able to obtain Secret Clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelors’ Degree in either mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering from an accredited institution and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• At least 6 years previous manufacturing experience, specifically with leading Manufacturing Engineers
• Previous experience with electronics manufacturing (PCBA, Cable, Electro-Mechanical)
• Experience with MES/ERP/PLM software such as Solumina, Deltek CostPoint, Windchill
• Understanding of lean manufacturing – standard flow, continuous improvement, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visio.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with IPC requirements (J-STD-001, IPC-610, IPC-620)
• Experience with electronics used on launch vehicles, targets, or missile components such as PCBAs, cable harnesses, or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience working in a mid to high volume manufacturing environment
• Ability to provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Basis of Estimate (BOE) documents, and other information to support proposal efforts

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.

Original Posting:

September 30, 2026

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 $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.

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.

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.