Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Leidos Defense Systems Manufacturing is seeking to hire a Manufacturing Engineer Technician to join our Colorado Manufacturing team supporting a stand‑alone manufacturing facility performing work on DoD systems. This engineering technician will work on the manufacturing floor in Colorado Springs, CO and will not be a remote position. Primary Responsibilities Support the manufacturing floor by monitoring processes, addressing challenges, and collaborating with manufacturing engineering on complex issues. Assess product quality and identify manufacturing process flaws. Assist manufacturing engineers in designing and implementing production processes to improve efficiency and quality. Modify production documentation as required. Use MES software (Solumina) to implement, track, monitor, and control manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance. Generate and maintain Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOMs). Create routings inside Solumina to account for accurate run times. Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and production teams to identify and execute continuous improvement projects. Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to identify and reduce risks in the production processes. Resolve problems related to production jobs such as configuration changes, engineering changes, material issues, and schedule priority adjustments. Support ISO9001/AS9100 processes within the department. Basic Qualifications High School Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience. Experience with machining, including machining and CNC 5‑axis lathes and mills. Experience with manufacturing, assembly, and integration, especially with machining and mechanical components. Experience with MRP and ERP/PLM/MES systems. Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 processes. Intermediate proficiency with SolidWorks. Basic understanding of GD&T. Strong written and oral communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. Resident of the Colorado Springs area or willing to relocate to Colorado Springs, CO. US Citizen with a current Final Secret Clearance or eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience with manufacturing, assembly, integration, procedure development, and implementation. Experience with composite machining. Intermediate understanding of GD&T. Hands‑on experience with machining, mechanical and/or structural assembly processes and equipment. Experience with contactless structured blue light scanning. Experience developing and maintaining PFMEAs. Experience with Deltek, Costpoint ERP, MRP, Solumina, and Windchill. Knowledge of AS6500 manufacturing management program. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Final Secret security Clearance. Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Commitment to Non‑Discrimination 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr