Manufacturing Engineer

Leidos

. Establish the facility concept of operations .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing engineering and project management, with a focus on facility concept development, production readiness, and site activation for critical programs. Proficient in creating manufacturing plans, managing budgets, and leading teams in complex project environments.

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Manufacturing EngineeringProject ManagementProduction ReadinessLean PrinciplesSite Activation

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing PlansWork Location DeterminationEquipment RequirementsProcess DefinitionWork Area LayoutTooling RequirementsTakt Time EvaluationCapacity PlanningBudgetingScheduling

Soft Skills

PlanningPersonnel Management

Tools & Technologies

Deltek CostpointSolumina MESAgileWindchill PLM

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

Facility Concept of OperationsProduction ToolingMaterial FlowInventory ManagementGreenfield Site ActivationBrownfield Site ActivationFinal Secret ClearanceUS Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish the facility concept of operations
Determine work content and program timing for transferring work to the facility
Partner with Corporate Facilities to establish, monitor, and manage the non-recurring construction schedule
Develop the production floor layout and associated material flow
Develop equipment and tooling requirements and partner with Manufacturing on budgets, spend plans, and acquisition schedules
Lead planning and execution of production readiness gate reviews
Partner with local representatives on site activation, staffing plans, and local community engagement
Lead concept development, planning, budgeting, and activation of a production facility for a critical air defense program
Define facility CONOPS, layout, material flow, production tooling/equipment requirements, and inventory management approach
Manage overall site activation execution and collaborate with existing leadership on project progress

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline with 8+ years of experience, OR Masters in technical or business discipline with 6+ years of experience
Demonstrated technical experience creating manufacturing plans, including work location determination, equipment requirements, process definition, work area layout, tooling requirements, takt time evaluation, and capacity planning
Experience managing complex projects, including scope baselining, budgeting, scheduling, and performance monitoring/reporting
Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama, AL area
Required travel between Huntsville and Lawton sites
Must be a US Citizen
Must possess and be able to maintain a Final Secret Clearance OR meet eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Preferred: experience developing site manufacturing plans for greenfield or brownfield sites
Preferred: experience supporting greenfield or brownfield site activation
Preferred: experience building and leading a team of manufacturing engineers
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