59 Manufacturing jobs in Hartselle
Manufacturing Engineer
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+ **Job Title** Manufacturing Engineer **Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World** Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. **This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.** **The Impact You'll Make in this Role** As a Manufacturing Engineer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
+ Developing and implementing improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost (productivity) in the Decatur Multi-Layer Optical Film (MOF) production areas.
+ Supporting coating processes across multiple assets, driving improvements, and implementing best practices in this area.
+ Assisting local and global manufacturing teams on rapid resolution of issues and complaints; including root cause analysis, timely response, communication, and implementation of corrective actions
+ Leading efforts to scale-up new products and work on cross-functional teams
+ Using Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement tools to drive improvements
+ Developing training, process standards, and other documentation supporting the operation of production lines
+ Covering production and experimental runs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment as needed. **Your Skills and Expertise** To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institutionAND
+ One (1) year in private, public, government, or military environment in one or more of the following areas: process engineering, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, process development or qualityOR
+ An internship or co-op in Engineering, Manufacturing or Product, Process development or qualityAdditional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
+ Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering disciple
+ Experience in batch extrusion, film making, coating, and/or winding
+ Experience with gravure coating processes
+ Strong organization, communication, project management, and coaching skills
+ Six Sigma or Quality Improvement training/certification
+ Experience working on a cross functional team
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Project management experience **Work location:**
+ **Onsite at Decatur, AL** **Travel: May include up to** **10%** **Relocation Assistance: May be authorized** **Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).** **Supporting Your Well-being** 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. **Chat with Max** For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.
Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,413 - $120,282, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: Faith Posting Date Range 09/18/2025 To 10/18/2025 Or until filled
All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.
Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
Pay & Benefits Overview: does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.**
**3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement**
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here ( , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.
3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Manufacturing Engineer
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Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
**Leidos Defense Systems Sector** provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here ( !
**Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!**
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve production processes, develop tooling, create clear work instructions, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role is instrumental in driving production excellence through engineering expertise and process development.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and processes.
+ Design and implement tooling and fixtures to optimize production efficiency.
+ Create and maintain detailed work instructions for production processes.
+ Support production line operations and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Design, and Operations to drive continuous improvement.
+ Assist in the implementation and support of MES systems, PLM systems (e.g., Windchill), and CAD tools.
+ Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) and process validation efforts.
+ Candidate must be a resident of the Northern Alabama area or willing to relocate
**Basic Qualifications**
+ Candidate must have a Bachelors degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree a HS diploma/GED with 10 years of experience will be considered
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to work independently and within a team.
+ Willingness to be hands-on and support production floor activities.
+ Must be a U.S Citizenand able to obtain/maintain a final secret security clearance
+ Proficiency in writing clear and concise work instructions.
P **referred Qualifications**
+ Strong background in process development, tooling design, and production support.
+ Experience with Solumina, Windchill, MES systems, and SolidWorks or other CAD software.
+ Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries.
+ Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments and lead process improvement initiatives.
HuntsvilleManufacturing
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."
**Original Posting:**
September 4, 2025
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:**
Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
Manufacturing Engineer
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**Job Description**
**Manufacturing Engineer**
**Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World**
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
**This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.**
**The Impact You'll Make in this Role**
As a Manufacturing Engineer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
+ Developing and implementing improvements related to safety, quality, service, and cost (productivity) in the Decatur Extrusion Coated (EXCO) production areas.
+ Assisting local and global manufacturing teams on rapid resolution of issues and complaints; including root cause analysis, timely response, communication, and implementation of corrective actions.
+ Leading efforts to scale-up new products and work on cross-functional teams.
+ Using Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement tools to drive improvements.
+ Developing training, process standards, and other documentation supporting the operation of production lines.
+ Covering production and experimental runs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment as needed.
**Your Skills and Expertise**
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
+ Three (3) years in private, public, government, or military environment in one or more of the following areas: process engineering, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, process development or quality.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
+ Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering disciple
+ Experience in batch extrusion, film making, coating, and/or winding
+ Strong organization, communication, project management, and coaching skills
+ Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement training/certification
+ Experience working on a cross functional team
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Project management experience
**Work location:**
+ **Onsite at Decatur, AL**
**Travel: May include up to 10%**
**Relocation Assistance: May be authorized**
**Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).**
**Supporting Your Well-being**
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
**Chat with Max**
For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers.
Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $98,413 - $120,282, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: Faith Posting Date Range 09/02/2025 To 10/02/2025 Or until filled
All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.
Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to the world's problems at or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.
Pay & Benefits Overview: does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.**
**3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement**
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here ( , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
At 3M we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily as our employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M's creative solutions to global challenges at or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.
3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Manufacturing Manager
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Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to oversees all manufacturing operations and personnel. This role manages daily plant activities, leads production teams, and implements best practices in safety, quality, and cost control. The Manufacturing Manager develops and executes strategies to optimize workflow, improve productivity, and meet production targets. Key responsibilities include coordinating with engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance departments, monitoring key performance indicators, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive experience in manufacturing management, and comes from a DoD background.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Masters in STEM field (mechanical, industrial, civil, electrical, aerospace)
- 15+ years of experience in engineering
- 5+ years in leadership or engineering management- experience with overseeing people, creating schedules and procedures, and training
- Background supporting Army and aviation customers
Manufacturing Engineer
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Applies a tactical knowledge of quality engineering principles to production processes to ensure quality standards are implemented and adhered to throughout the entirety of the manufacturing process. Supports design and implementation of changes to improve productivity and profitability of existing production procedures and provide ongoing support through the manufacturing life cycle. Fills the role of technical resource for process technology implemented in production methodology and supports exploration of new methods. Provides routine support for the execution of quality acceptance standards and improvements to increase robustness of quality design inherent to process design to advance repeatability and reliability of quality product production. Partners with operations leaders to fully execute designed production processes that adhere to quality standards and steps in for seamless support of production leadership to match production working hours. Skills/Abilities - Able to effectively apply quality engineering technical principles, concepts, practices, standards, and procedures (pursuing ASQ certification as Quality Engineer Body of Knowledge) - Strong analysis skills: process, capacity, cost/benefit, waste stream, and quality tools. - Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques: flow, PQ, equipment reliability, and set up reduction. - Able to develop technical solutions to a variety of complex problems of strategic scope with minimal support - Able to apply creative solutions to improvement of practices and procedures with minimal support - Able to inform decisions in matters of significance to a positive customer experience with minimal support - Understanding of and ability to utilize productivity improvement techniques: RCI's - Able to interface and interact with multiple functions within the company and with next level leaders in management/technical ability to support improvement in manufacturing areas - Project management skills with cross-functional teams; basic facilitation skills - Able to complete financial comparisons for production process changes including ROI with minimal support - Understanding of application and uses work measurement/time studies for process/performance improvement with minimal support - Able to provide technical support on projects within assigned areas/value stream - Strong computer skills (excel, word, powerpoint, programming is a plus) - Basic understanding in design, specification, purchase, and installation of new equipment and engages with Senior Technical Engineer on execution of new equipment processes - Awareness of material handling solutions available to support efficient flow within production areas - Understanding of simulation, process modeling, and value stream mapping - Understanding of occupational Biomechanics/Human Factors Engineering - Understanding of product testing requirements, product development cycle, and specials processes - Understands and is able to interface with other segments of the order fulfillment process with minimal support - Supports efforts for tracking and acting upon metrics for actionable SQDC related improvements
Skills
Manufacturing engineering, Project management, Continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing
Top Skills Details
Manufacturing engineering,Project management,Continuous improvement,Lean manufacturing
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Task 1. Quality Assurance Systems: Supports the design, installation, and evaluation of quality assurance systems, procedures, and statistical techniques. 2. Equipment and Process Validation: Takes a support role in the design or specification of inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment to analyze production and service processes and standards; makes tactical recommendations and provides input of revision of specifications when required. 3. Improvements: Evaluates manufacturing processes to ensure optimal labor and material costs to increase productivity and profitability. Supports manufacturing assessment and development of justifications to identify prime areas for improvement. Tracks expenditures to ensure outlays are within budgeted amounts. Identifies, reduces, and eliminates worker exposure(s) to ergonomic stress(es) in the work place. Evaluates processes to identify potential product quality risks that can negatively impact customer experience and increase CoNQ exposure, and supports task completion to eliminate or minimize these risks. 4. Floor Support: Provides timely product and process support for any manufacturing area to diagnose problems and implement solutions to minimize interruptions to production. Provides back-up/coverage for operations leaders to maintain consistency in business focused SQDC support. 5. Special Projects: Engages as a team member in the implementation of significant cross-functional projects to improve product, process, customer, supplier and quality-related issues. 6. Customer Service Response: Engages with Technical Engineering Team Leader to identify root cause and development of corrective actions including potential process or quality assurance changes to address customer service or supplier quality issues at the root cause. 7. Strategic/Manufacturing Planning: Engages with Senior Technical Engineers to research to introduce/integrate new processes, equipment, and technologies into the company.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.67/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Athens,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.
Manufacturing Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
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+ Supports the design, installation, and evaluation of quality assurance systems, procedures, and statistical techniques.
+ Takes a support role in the design or specification of inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment to analyze production and service processes and standards; makes tactical recommendations and provides input for revision of specifications when required.
+ Evaluate manufacturing processes to ensure optimal labor and material costs to increase productivity and profitability. Supports manufacturing assessment and development of justifications to identify prime areas for improvement. Tracks expenditures to ensure outlays are within budgeted amounts. Identifies, reduces, and eliminates worker exposure(s) to ergonomic stress in the workplace. Evaluates processes to identify potential product quality risks that can negatively impact customer experience and increase CoNQ exposure, and supports task completion to eliminate or minimize these risks.
+ Provides timely product and process support for any manufacturing area to diagnose problems and implement solutions to minimize interruptions to production. Provides back-up/coverage for operations leaders to maintain consistency in business-focused SQDC support.
+ Special Projects: Engages as a team member in the implementation of significant cross-functional projects to improve product, process, customer, supplier, and quality-related issues.
+ Engages with the Technical Engineering Team Leader to identify root cause and development of corrective actions, including potential process or quality assurance changes to address customer service or supplier quality issues at the root cause.
+ Engages with Technical Engineers to research to introduce/integrate new processes, equipment, and technologies into the company.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Pursuing ASQ certification as Quality Engineer Body of Knowledge.
+ Awareness of material handling solutions to support efficient flow within production areas.
+ Understanding of occupational Biomechanics/Human Factors Engineering.
+ Understanding of product testing requirements, product development cycle, and special processes
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.67/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Athens,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.
Manufacturing Engineer
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Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
**Leidos Defense Systems Sector** provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here ( !
**Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!**
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve production processes, develop tooling, create clear work instructions, and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role is instrumental in driving production excellence through engineering expertise and process development.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and processes.
+ Design and implement tooling and fixtures to optimize production efficiency.
+ Create and maintain detailed work instructions for production processes.
+ Support production line operations and troubleshoot manufacturing issues.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Design, and Operations to drive continuous improvement.
+ Assist in the implementation and support of MES systems, PLM systems (e.g., Windchill), and CAD tools.
+ Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) and process validation efforts.
+ Candidate must be a resident of the Northern Alabama area or willing to relocate
**Basic Qualifications**
+ Candidate must have a Bachelors degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant work experience or a Masters degree with 6-8 years of prior relevant work experience. In lieu of a degree a HS diploma/GED with 15 years of experience will be considered
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to work independently and within a team.
+ Willingness to be hands-on and support production floor activities.
+ Must be a U.S Citizenand able to obtain/maintain a final secret security clearance
+ Proficiency in writing clear and concise work instructions.
P **referred Qualifications**
+ Strong background in process development, tooling design, and production support.
+ Experience with Solumina, Windchill, MES systems, and SolidWorks or other CAD software.
+ Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries.
+ Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments and lead process improvement initiatives.
At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."
If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2. good. You'll fit right in.
**Original Posting:**
October 15, 2025
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:**
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
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Manufacturing Manager
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Manufacturing Manager
Program Summary
KBR's Missile, Aviation, and Ground Systems (MAGS) division delivers mission engineering solutions for critical U.S. Army programs, specializing in aviation and ground systems, integrated air and missile defense, and threat and target systems. As a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, MAGS provides innovative, technology-driven solutions to enhance national security. With a global presence and a strong ethical framework, KBR ensures secure, effective, and mission-ready capabilities worldwide.
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Manager serves as the overall leader for contract execution, overseeing personnel management, technical operations, and total task order (TO) performance. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, efficient delivery across all aspects of the contract, including business processes and technical outcomes as well as optimal use of assigned resources and subcontractors.
Roles and Responsibilities
+ Provide overarching leadership and guidance to all contractor personnel
+ Assign tasks, supervise ongoing technical work, and optimize resource and subcontractor utilization.
+ Coordinate and collaborate on all tasks, activities, requirements, and issues related to Customer support; maintain proactive, transparent communication to effectively manage Customer expectations.
+ Serve as the primary point of contact for formal Customer discussions, fostering high satisfaction and ongoing improvement.
+ Monitor program cost, performance, quality, schedule, and risk; adapt plans based on Customer feedback.
+ Develop and maintain project schedules and documentation that reflect implementation of key requirements.
+ Apply established program management procedures to track cost, schedule, inventory, and performance.
+ Analyze variances and implement corrective actions to maintain program targets.
+ Interpret contract requirements from the designated management tool and assign qualified, cleared personnel.
+ Identify and mitigate potential downstream issues that may impact program objectives.
+ Ensure continuity of operations during personnel transitions; approve staffing alignments and resource allocations.
+ Oversee budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, and overall operational expenditures.
+ Coordinate work priorities and continuously monitor processes, procedures, and program implementation.
+ Drive improvements in cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
+ Oversee quality control, contract compliance, and inspection of maintenance and service operations.
+ Review and validate accuracy of management and contract reports prior to submission.
+ Cultivate strategic relationships with external agencies and stakeholders, promoting interagency collaboration and resource sharing that expands mission capabilities and cost-effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Industrial) with at least eight years of experience in the field
+ Minimum of five years' experience managing and coordinating a DoD acquisition of similar scope and complexity within the last five years.
+ Minimum of five years' experience in managing strategic outreach efforts to external Government agencies, programs, and resources that can enhance the program.
+ Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance
+ Willingness to travel domestically (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS) as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Proven skills in project team facilitation, resource management, and scheduling.
+ Strong written communication and presentation abilities, including persuasive writing.
+ High adaptability and eagerness to learn new skills.
+ Excellent organization, follow-through, and multitasking capabilities.
+ Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
+ Demonstrated business acumen and leadership.
+ Ability to lead projects and contribute effectively in both leadership and support roles.
+ Competence in translating objectives into actionable plans and schedules.
+ Possess an active Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional certification or PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP®) certification
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBRAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
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