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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Manufacturing Engineer

Leidos senior full-time

Salary

$73,450.00 - $132,775.00 per year

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Description

We are seeking highly skilled Manufacturing Engineers to support and improve PCBA and Electro-Mechanical production processes, create clear work instructions, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role is instrumental in driving production excellence through engineering expertise and process development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods for PCBA and Electro-Mechanical Processes
  • Create and maintain detailed work instructions for production PCBA and Electro-Mechanical Processes
  • Support production line operations and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Design, and Operations to drive continuous improvement
  • Assist in the implementation and support of MES systems, PLM systems (e.g., Windchill), and CAD tools
  • Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) and process validation efforts

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Aeronautical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with 4-8 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant work experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment
  • In lieu of a degree, 8 years' plus of experience in manufacturing will be considered
  • Strong background in PCBA or Electro-Mechanical Assembly
  • Candidate must be a U.S Citizen and able to obtain/maintain a final secret security clearance
  • Ability to obtain security clearance if required
  • Proficiency in writing clear and concise work instructions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong background in PCBA or Electro-Mechanical Assembly
  • Process development and production support of PCBA or Electro-Mechanical Assembly
  • Experience with Solumina, Windchill, MES systems, and SolidWorks or other CAD software
  • Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries
  • Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments and lead process improvement initiatives

Additional Requirements

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Willingness to be hands-on and support production floor activities

Skills

Required

  • PCBA
  • Electro-Mechanical Assembly
  • MES systems
  • PLM systems
  • CAD tools
  • Windchill
  • Solumina
  • SolidWorks

Nice to have

  • aerospace
  • defense
  • high-reliability manufacturing industries
  • process improvement initiatives

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Huntsville-AL/Manufacturing-Engineer_R-00195157-1

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