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Leidos is a systems integrator working across science, technology, and engineering to support complex customer missions. Its work spans aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space, with capabilities that include artificial intelligence, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated mission software. The company also develops solutions such as counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric-vehicle infrastructure for military use. Leidos’ broader profile includes a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, charitable initiatives, and community programs.
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Manufacturing Engineer at Leidos – Huntsville, Alabama

Lead facility planning, tooling, production layouts, and site activation for Leidos air-defense programs. Coordinate production readiness across Huntsville, Alabama, and Lawton, Oklahoma.

USUnited StatesALAlabamaCOColoradoOKOklahoma
$92,300 – $166,850 / year
On-siteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredEngineer

Description

  • Define the facility concept of operations.
  • Establish work content and timing for transferring production into the facility.
  • Coordinate with Corporate Facilities to manage the non-recurring construction schedule.
  • Design production-floor layouts and associated material flows.
  • Specify equipment and tooling needs while coordinating manufacturing budgets, spending plans, and acquisition schedules.
  • Lead production-readiness gate planning and execution.
  • Coordinate site activation, staffing plans, and community engagement with local representatives.
  • Direct concept development, planning, budgeting, and activation for a critical air-defense production facility.
  • Define facility CONOPS, material flow, production tooling and equipment needs, and inventory-management methods.
  • Oversee site-activation execution and report project progress in collaboration with existing leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or an equivalent technical field plus 8 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree in a technical or business field plus 6 or more years of experience.
  • Demonstrated experience creating manufacturing plans covering work-location decisions, equipment, processes, layouts, tooling, takt time, and capacity.
  • Experience managing complex projects through scope baselining, budgeting, scheduling, and performance reporting.
  • Residence in North Alabama or willingness to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama area.
  • Ability to travel between the Huntsville and Lawton sites.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • A current Final Secret Clearance, or eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • Preferred experience developing manufacturing plans for greenfield or brownfield sites.
  • Preferred experience supporting greenfield or brownfield site activation.
  • Preferred experience building and leading manufacturing engineering teams.
  • Preferred expertise in Lean principles, manufacturing metrics, and continuous improvement.
  • Preferred familiarity with Deltek Costpoint.
  • Preferred familiarity with Solumina MES.
  • Preferred familiarity with Agile or Windchill PLM.
  • Preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Strong personnel, planning, and project management skills.

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