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Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing Segment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Second Shift (Hours 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, includes a 30 minute lunch) to join our National Space Systems Integration & Test team located in Huntsville, AL. As a Manufacturing Engineer you will participate in leading in the planning/execution of electrical floor operations and will be responsible for developing automated test scripts, procedures, and other documentation needed to conduct spaceflight instrument testing at the factory. This position will require frequent coordination with Planning & Production Control, Engineers, and Operations Leads to ensure that testing will occur as planned.
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!
As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be overseeing and optimizing the production process, from raw materials to finished products, to ensure efficiency and quality. The type of material is expected to be electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical. This position will require frequent coordination with Planning & Production Control, Engineers, and Operations Leads to ensure that material will be available when needed and that proper documentation is in place for floor operations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering and less than 0+ years prior relevant experience.
• Must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Basic experience with Manufacturing, Assembly & Integration experience with Electrical, Electromechanical and/or Mechanical components.
• Ability to work second shift, hours of operation are 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, includes a 30 minute lunch.
• Training will occur on 1st shift so must have ability to work 1st shift for a few weeks while training occurs prior to moving to 2nd shift.
• Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with test operations including set-up calibration & operation of GSE used in the production process.
• Experience with manufacturing, assembly, integration & test processes, procedure development & implementation.
• Hands-on experience with electronics assembly processes and equipment including some of these: soldering, mechanical assembly, epoxy dispensing and curing, conformal coating, thermal interface material dispense/application, Automated Optical Inspection, component/assembly test, etc.
• Experience in project scheduling, Agile or Windchill configuration management & Solumina MES software.
• Experience working inside a clean room.
• Deltek, Costpoint ERP & MRP, Solumina, Windchill
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 processes.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  At Leidos, we don’t want someone who “fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
  If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

• Managing Manufacturing Orders to meet project schedules.
• Implementing procedures & techniques to transform raw materials into finished products efficiently and effectively.
• Use of MES software (Solumina) to implement, track, monitor, and control manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Generation and maintenance of Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOMS).
• Generate routings inside Solumina to account for accurate run times.
• 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.
• Responsible for executing Configuration & Data Management processes & controls for managing & tracking changes.
• Defines manufacturing processes, procedures and production flow for assembly, integration & test of space products.
• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple projects. Organize and schedule production activities, and resources; including materials, equipment, and personnel, to meet production goals.to meet production targets.
• Resolve problems related to production jobs such as configuration changes, engineering changes, material issues, schedule priority, etc.
• Monitor production status of jobs to ensure they meet schedule requirements & report job status to management using spreadsheets, custom reports, etc.
• Overseeing & optimizing the production process, from raw materials to finished products, to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations Leads, and Inventory Control.
• Expedite jobs as required & clearing any material Shortages.
• Manage ISO9001/AS9100 processes within our department.