Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Specialist

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Specialist to support our electronics manufacturing facility.

You will configure MES workflows, routings, materials data, and BOM management, translate engineering requirements into MES solutions, and help ensure data integrity across production.

This role collaborates with engineering, operations, and IT to implement MES deployments and maintain system documentation.

Qualifications

• MES experience preferred.
• Ability to translate engineering requirements into MES solutions.
• Data integrity and production data collection experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify MES workflows, routings, work instructions, BOMs, and data collection.
• Translate requirements into standardized MES processes and configurations.
• Support MES implementation: requirements definition, configuration, testing, go-live, and post-launch support.

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to launch your career and 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 a Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Specialist to support our Electronics Manufacturing Facility. This is an excellent opportunity for mid-career professionals that are eager to apply their skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

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.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

MES Support and Configuration

Support the development and modification of MES workflows, routings, work instructions, bills of material, production data collection, and material genealogy requirements. Translate manufacturing and engineering requirements into standardized MES processes and system configurations. Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing workflows, data capture, system usability, and process efficiency. Support configuration and administration of MES functions including workflow management, BOM management, production records, user access, and data integrity.

Implementation and Configuration

Participate in MES implementation and deployment activities, including requirements definition, configuration, testing, validation, go-live, and post-implementation support. Configure manufacturing process flows to support standard production operations, rework activities, alternate routings, repair processes, and other non-standard manufacturing scenarios. Develop and maintain electronic work instruction templates and manufacturing process documentation within the MES environment. Support configuration of material genealogy, serialization, lot traceability, and production data collection requirements. Assist with integration and data flow between MES and enterprise systems such as ERP, PLM, manufacturing planning, and engineering data management systems. Support implementation and standardization of MES processes across manufacturing departments, programs, and sites.

Technical Support and Troubleshooting