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From the employer's careers site First seen 1 Nov 2026

Material Control Specialist

Salary

$41,600 - $75,200 per year

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Description

Leidos Defense Systems Electrical Manufacturing is seeking a 2nd shift Material Control Specialist to join its team that supports assembly of various hardware, including electrical chassis, cables, and printed circuit board assemblies.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Work with lab managers and lab technicians to support production efforts while maintaining delivery schedules and due dates.
  • Manage material movement in and out of labs to support production builds.
  • Generate serial numbers for subassemblies, organise and verify kits, and prepare parts for use as required.
  • Escalate kit shortages or problems needed to complete builds.
  • Package completed electrical assemblies.
  • Track and move electronic subassemblies between electronic assembly labs, quality inspection labs, stockrooms, and shipping docks as required to meet quality, safety, and delivery goals.
  • Perform all associated computer transactions necessary to document material movements in corporate quality and accounting systems.
  • Utilise visual management standards for labelling and staging totes of subassemblies and ensure that work-in-process counts are accurate and up-to-date.
  • Assist and train lower-level support employees.
  • Work in a team environment and interact with different functions, project teams, and production teams.

Basic Qualifications

  • Applicants must have a High School diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in inventory management or materials management.
  • Applicants must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to maintain workplace cleanliness with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
  • Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain/maintain a Final Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in Deltek Costpoint.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
  • Familiarity with Bill of Material (BOM) and Costpoint Manufacturing Orders.

The pay range for this job is $41,600.00 - $75,200.00.

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