Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support 2nd Shift operations within our Mechanical Manufacturing Facility (MMF) in Huntsville, AL.
This role is responsible for supporting mechanical hardware execution in production, ensuring alignment between design intent, manufacturing definition, and shop floor performance to maintain production flow and delivery commitments.
This is not a traditional manufacturing engineering role. The position is intended for a mechanical engineer with strong hardware experience who can operate directly in a production environment, resolve real-time issues, and bridge gaps between engineering design and shop floor execution.
This role serves as a key technical resource on 2nd shift, working across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, CNC Programming, and Production teams to diagnose and resolve issues impacting machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.
This position supports 2nd Shift operations (Monday–Thursday, 4x10 schedule) with flexibility to support Friday operations as business needs require.
Primary Responsibilities
Serve as a primary mechanical engineering resource on shift, supporting production and maintaining hardware execution.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical hardware issues, including fit, tolerance stack-up, assembly challenges, and manufacturability concerns.
Interpret engineering drawings, models, and GD&T to support production and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure alignment between design intent and shop floor execution, identifying and closing gaps that impact build and flow.
Work directly with Production, Quality, CNC Programming, and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve issues and maintain throughput.
Support nonconformance resolution and root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities.
Evaluate and improve manufacturing definition (MBOMs, routers, work instructions) to ensure accuracy and executability.
Provide real-time technical decision-making to minimize disruption and maintain schedule adherence.
Maintain discipline in configuration control and documentation integrity across engineering and production systems.
Escalate complex design or process issues to day shift engineering leadership as required.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
8–12+ years of experience supporting mechanical hardware in design and/or production environments.
Demonstrated experience resolving hardware-related issues in production, including fit, tolerance, interface, or assembly challenges.
Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and mechanical interfaces.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models to support build and troubleshooting.
Experience working directly in a production environment, supporting machining, fabrication, or assembly operations.
Proven ability to operate independently and make technical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with engineering, quality, and production teams.
U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments.
Experience transitioning mechanical designs into production, including resolving design for manufacturability (DFM) issues.
Experience diagnosing and resolving nonconformances and hardware performance issues.
Experience supporting precision machining operations (multi-axis CNC, tight tolerance components).
Familiarity with Solumina MES, Costpoint ERP, and Windchill PLM.
Experience with Siemens NX or similar CAD/CAM tools.
Experience in production ramp, recovery, or rate transition environments.
Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies.
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April 23, 2026
For U.S. Positions: 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.
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00
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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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