Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Alabama, United States ⋅ Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Leidos Dynetics is a leading engineering and technology solutions provider, dedicated to delivering innovative and high-quality solutions to our clients. Our Mechanical Manufacturing division in Huntsville, AL, specializes in precision machining, assembly, and electron beam welding.
We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead our team of manufacturing engineers with a specific focus on CNC machined components. This role will involve overseeing and guiding the engineering team, developing and implementing standard processes and procedures, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, leadership experience, and a commitment to excellence in production quality and efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of manufacturing engineers to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
Develop, document, and implement standard processes and procedures to ensure consistent and efficient manufacturing operations.
Oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for machined components, including designing tooling and fixtures, creating and managing the manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM), and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing practices, 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizens, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and integration of engineering solutions with production needs.
Monitor and improve production quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
Manage resources, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely and efficient project completion.
Develop and implement training programs to enhance team capabilities and performance.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
A minimum of 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling design, and GD&T.
Proven track record of developing and implementing standard processes and procedures.
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville or north Alabama area.
Must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference shown to candidates who have experience and/or working knowledge of:
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of ISO and AS9100 quality standards.
Familiarity with MES & ERP systems, particularly Solumina and Costpoint.
Advanced degree or certifications in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Website: https://www.leidos.com/
Headquarter Location: Reston, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1969
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Computer ⋅ Government ⋅ Information Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ National Security ⋅ Software