Manufacturing Engineer in Aurora

Job Description: Description\n\nLooking for an opportunity to make an impact? \n\nAt 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.\n\nYour greatest work is ahead!\n\nLeidos Defense Sector Manufacturing is seeking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Colorado Manufacturing team supporting a stand-alone manufacturing facility performing work on Defense Programs. The Manufacturing Engineer will have the opportunity to work with a collaborative team to support our nation's war fighters. This role will serve as an Engineer for manufacturing activities at CMF in support of Defense programs. This role will work closely with engineering teams across Leidos Manufacturing sites and communicate between the teams. This is not a remote position.\n\nAs a Manufacturing Engineer you will be overseeing and optimizing the production process, from raw materials to finished products, to ensure efficiency and quality. This position will support our Thermal Protection System (TPS). This position will require frequent coordination with Planning & Production Control, Quality Engineers, Design Engineers at other sites, and Operations Leads to ensure that mBOMs are up to date, design tooling that will be needed for manufacturing, lead times are documented, and work order instructions will be available when needed and that proper documentation is in place for floor operations.\n\nIf this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!\n\nLeidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing 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. 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Apply and share your resume with us today!\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\n\nImplementing procedures & techniques to transform raw materials into finished products efficiently and effectively.\nUse of MES software (Solumina) to implement, track, monitor, and control manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance.\n and maintenance of Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOMS).\nGenerate routings inside Solumina to account for accurate run times.\nIdentify and execute on continuous improvement projects.\nIdentify and reduce risks in the production processes.\nPlan and maintain production flow through MRP system, including change management and make/buy designation.\nResponsible for executing Configuration & Data Management processes & controls for managing & tracking changes.\nDefines manufacturing processes, procedures and production flow for assembly, integration & test of products.\nCoordinate production workflow for one or multiple projects. Organize and schedule production activities, and resources, including materials, equipment, and personnel, to meet production goals.\nResolve problems related to production jobs such as configuration changes, engineering changes, material issues, schedule priority, etc.\nOverseeing & optimizing the production process, from raw materials to finished products, to ensure efficiency and quality.\nCollaborate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Operations Leads, and Inventory Control.\nExpedite jobs as required & clearing any material shortages.\nManage ISO9001/AS9100 processes within the department.\n \n\nBasic Qualifications\n\n\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering Industrial Engineering, or Industrial and Systems Engineering with minimum 2 years of applicable experience.\nMust be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.\nExperience with CNC Mill and Lathe machining.\nCritical thinking experience.\nTwo years of experience with Manufacturing, Assembly & Integration experience with machining, and/or mechanical components.\nExperience with utilizing MRP and experience with ERP/PLM/MES systems.\nProficient understanding of GD&T.\nExperience with ISO9001/AS9100 processes.\nExperience with contactless structured blue light scanning\nIntermediate proficiency with Solid Works.\nCandidate must be a of the Colorado Springs area or willing to relocate to the Colorado Springs, CO area.\nCandidate must be a US and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.\n \n\n\n Qualifications\n\nExperience with manufacturing, assembly, integration, procedure development & implementation.\nExperience with composite machining.\nHands-on experience with machining, mechanical and/or structural assembly processes and equipment including some of these: mechanical assembly, composite machining, etc.\nExperience with contactless structured blue light scanning\nExperience in project scheduling, Windchill configuration management & Solumina MES software.\n 6 Sigma and Lean experience for solid RCA capabilities.\nModerate experience in data analytics and data querying.\nPFMEA's, Capability studies, Gauge R&R.\nDeltek, Costpoint ERP & MRP, Solumina, Windchill.\nKnowledge with AS6500 manufacturing management program.\nModerate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: August 14, 2026\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFor 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.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nPay Range: Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00\n\nThe 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.\n\nAbout Leidos\n\nLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www. Leidos.com.\n\nPay and Benefits\n\nPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.\n\nSecuring Your Data\n\nBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via Whats App, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at Leidos Careers Fraud@leidos.com.\nIf you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.\n\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to,,,,, citizenship,, physical or mental, medical condition, genetic information,, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status,, 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.