Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense systems seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee the manufacturing engineering department. This role involves leading teams, driving continuous improvement, and supporting production processes in a dynamic environment. If you are a US citizen with relevant experience, we invite you to apply and make an impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading teams and managing manufacturing projects.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead engineering staff to support all programs.
• Ensure implementation of standardization procedures.
• Identify risks and manage production processes.

Skills

Supervision

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Risk Reduction

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MES/ERP/PLM Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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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.

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 Platform Integration (PIF) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our team to help guide and oversee the Manufacturing Engineering department. The Manufacturing Engineer Manger will manage and lead engineering staff to support all programs. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

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. To explore and learn more, click here!

Are you ready to make an impact? Apply and share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and lead engineering staff to support all programs.
• 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.
• Plan and maintain production flow through MRP system, including change management and make/buy designation.
• Ensure smooth transition of MBOM to Material Planning team.
• Support estimating with review of new opportunities.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to maintain awareness of expected engineering changes.
• 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.
• Maintain staff at skill level to support all programs.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or be able to obtain and/maintain a Final Secret Clearance.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in either mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering from an accredited institution with at least 5 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience supervising or leading teams or projects.
• Previous experience with machining, mechanical, structural, and electronics manufacturing.
• 6 or more years of previous manufacturing experience, specifically with leading Manufacturing Engineers.
• Experience with MES/ERP/PLM software such as Solumina, Deltek CostPoint, Windchill.
• Experience with building and testing launch vehicles, targets, or missile components.
• Experience working in a mid to high volume manufacturing environment.
• 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

• Ability to provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Basis of Estimate (BOE) documents, and other information to support proposal efforts.
• Familiar with GD&T.
• Current Secret Security Clearance.
  
  

Original Posting

June 4, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting

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