Production Engineer

Description

Job Description:

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 sustainably. 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. 

Are you ready for your next challenge?

The Airborne Solutions Organization at Leidos currently has an opening for a Production Engineer to work in our Manassas, VA office. Our staff works in a fast-paced and hands-on environment to deliver innovative products and solutions to support aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platforms for today’s warfighter. Join our energetic and creative team!

THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)

• Serve as a production engineering liaison for aircraft manufacturing and integration activities, which includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

  • Review of mechanical design and drafting

  • Create/Review formal documentation of issues and solutions

  • Oversite of hardware manufacturing, outsourcing and procurement

  • Design review for manufacturability

  • Support quality assurance and quality control activities

  • Development of procedures and work instructions

  • Provide inputs to project scheduling

  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, utilizing sound project management principles to prioritize work to meet performance, schedule, and quality objectives

WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Experience using parametric 3D CAD software.  Possible programs may include SolidWorks (preferred), Inventor, Solid Edge, NX, Creo, etc.

• Experience with production and/or manufacturing processes and best practices

• Experience with configuration management principals

• Ability to access various areas of different aircraft types, which may involve kneeling, stooping, standing, and lifting light to medium weights

• Ability to perform in-shop and on-aircraft surveys against 2D drawings

Security Clearance Requirement

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance

• Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• ISO9001, AS9100, Six Sigma or, similar quality management system experience

• Aircraft structures experience

• Active Secret clearance

• Experience in a site or shop lead role

• Experience with composite manufacturing; sheet metal manufacturing, including cutting, forming, and stamping; and CNC machining/milling

Pay Range:

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay 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 here.

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Commitment to Diversity

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.