Manufacturing Specialist
Leidos, Huntsville, AL, United States
Manufacturing Specialist – Huntsville, AL
Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing Segment is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to join our National Space Systems Integration & Test team located in Huntsville, AL. As a Manufacturing Specialist you will participate in leading the planning and execution of electrical floor operations and will be responsible for developing automated test scripts, procedures, and other documentation needed to conduct spaceflight instrument testing at the factory. This position will require frequent coordination with Planning & Production Control, Engineers, and Operations Leads to ensure that testing will occur as planned.
Primary Responsibilities
Managing Manufacturing Orders to meet project schedules.
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 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.
Define manufacturing processes, procedures, and production flow for assembly, integration & test of space products.
Support tooling and fixture design efforts in collaboration with design engineers.
Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple projects; organize and schedule production activities and resources to meet production goals.
Resolve problems related to production jobs such as configuration changes, engineering changes, material issues, and schedule priority.
Monitor production status of jobs to ensure they meet schedule requirements and report job status to management using spreadsheets, custom reports, etc.
Oversee and optimize the production process, from raw materials to finished products, to ensure efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations Leads, and Inventory Control.
Expedite jobs as required and clear any material shortages.
Manage ISO9001/AS9100 processes within the department.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 2 to 4 years of prior relevant experience. Extensive manufacturing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Capable of performing in a collaborative manufacturing environment, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Basic experience with manufacturing, assembly, and integration of electrical, electromechanical, and/or mechanical components.
Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama area.
U.S. citizen with a Final Secret Clearance or eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with test operations, including setup, calibration, and operation of GSE used in the production process.
Experience with manufacturing, assembly, integration & test processes, procedure development & implementation.
Hands‑on experience with electronics assembly processes and equipment, such as soldering, mechanical assembly, epoxy dispensing and curing, conformal coating, thermal interface material dispense/application, automated optical inspection, component/assembly test, etc.
Experience in project scheduling, Agile or Windchill configuration management & Solumina MES software.
Experience working inside a clean room.
Deltek, Costpoint ERP & MRP, Solumina, Windchill experience.
Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 processes.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Pay Range
$59,150.00 - $106,925.00
Pay and Benefits
Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Leidos’ Defense Systems Manufacturing Segment is seeking a Manufacturing Specialist to join our National Space Systems Integration & Test team located in Huntsville, AL. As a Manufacturing Specialist you will participate in leading the planning and execution of electrical floor operations and will be responsible for developing automated test scripts, procedures, and other documentation needed to conduct spaceflight instrument testing at the factory. This position will require frequent coordination with Planning & Production Control, Engineers, and Operations Leads to ensure that testing will occur as planned.
Primary Responsibilities
Managing Manufacturing Orders to meet project schedules.
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 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.
Define manufacturing processes, procedures, and production flow for assembly, integration & test of space products.
Support tooling and fixture design efforts in collaboration with design engineers.
Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple projects; organize and schedule production activities and resources to meet production goals.
Resolve problems related to production jobs such as configuration changes, engineering changes, material issues, and schedule priority.
Monitor production status of jobs to ensure they meet schedule requirements and report job status to management using spreadsheets, custom reports, etc.
Oversee and optimize the production process, from raw materials to finished products, to ensure efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations Leads, and Inventory Control.
Expedite jobs as required and clear any material shortages.
Manage ISO9001/AS9100 processes within the department.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 2 to 4 years of prior relevant experience. Extensive manufacturing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Capable of performing in a collaborative manufacturing environment, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Basic experience with manufacturing, assembly, and integration of electrical, electromechanical, and/or mechanical components.
Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville – North Alabama area.
U.S. citizen with a Final Secret Clearance or eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with test operations, including setup, calibration, and operation of GSE used in the production process.
Experience with manufacturing, assembly, integration & test processes, procedure development & implementation.
Hands‑on experience with electronics assembly processes and equipment, such as soldering, mechanical assembly, epoxy dispensing and curing, conformal coating, thermal interface material dispense/application, automated optical inspection, component/assembly test, etc.
Experience in project scheduling, Agile or Windchill configuration management & Solumina MES software.
Experience working inside a clean room.
Deltek, Costpoint ERP & MRP, Solumina, Windchill experience.
Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 processes.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Pay Range
$59,150.00 - $106,925.00
Pay and Benefits
Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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