Manufacturing Engineer

High-Level Manufacturing Engineer

Leidos' Defense Sector Manufacturing Segment is seeking a High-Level Manufacturing Engineer to join our Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) Team at our Platform Integration Facility located in Huntsville, AL.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Lead Manufacturing Engineer on the SLCM-N Team assisting Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities during the product development phase.
• Define manufacturing processes needed for the build process during the DFM reviews: equipment requirements, space requirements, tooling, capex, etc.
• 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 products.
• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple projects.
• Resolve technical problems as required.
• Monitor production status of jobs to ensure they meet schedule requirements & report job status to management using spreadsheets, custom reports, etc.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations Leads, and Inventory Control.
• Provide technical leadership for delivering, maintaining, and improving hardware delivery that meets our customer's demands.
• Interface with design and operations team to understand roadblocks impeding production flow.
• Disposition non-conformances of hardware as it is being processed.
• Identify and execute on continuous improvement projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with 12 - 15 years of applicable experience or a Master's Degree with 10 - 13 years prior relevant experience in an engineering field
• Must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with Manufacturing, Assembly & Integration experience with Mechanical or Structural components.
• Proficient in CAD software (e.g. Creo, AutoCAD, Solid Works).
• A self-starter, ability to work tasks with limited direction, as well as provide clarification and instruction to others.
• Implement GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009) methods and tolerance stack-ups on parts and assemblies.
• Works within integrated teams supporting drawing modification and production activities.
• Experience leading issue resolution in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the organization.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 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:

• Prior work in DoD Missile or Aerospace fields.
• Prior experience in tooling and production environments.
• Additive Manufacturing experience.
• Experience developing or refining manufacturing process plans within an MES system (Solumina preferred).
• Experience managing MBOM updates and engineering revision changes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Costpoint preferred).
• Experience participating in root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of cost and schedule implications of typical engineering deliverables.
• Experience working rapidly changing development programs.
• Deltek, Costpoint ERP & MRP, Solumina, Windchill.