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Leidos' Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Cable Manufacturing Process Writer to join our team to create unique solutions for complex problems. This position will be part of engineering team located in Huntsville AL.
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Leidos 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. To explore and learn more, click here!
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Primary Responsibilities- Prepare simple, clear, robust, error-proved, and repeatable assembly work instructions for technicians utilizing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) such as Solumina or Aegis Factory Logix.
- Work closely with quality to ensure all criteria is met in regard to material traceability, tool identification management, etc. within MES work instructions.
- Support the implementation of engineering change notice (ECN) and variations into New and Existing process instructions.
- Understand and support review of Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly drawings and assembly instructions
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities in support of developing procedures/work instructions that will lead to follow-on production
- Support process development for new initiatives including process enhancements, new equipment operating procedures, etc.
- Work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering team to create standardized process plans and capture accurate engineering standards.
Basic Qualifications- Candidate must have a High School diplome/GED with 2-4 years of prior relevant work experience
- Ability to interpret both cable assembly drawings to meet customer requirements.
- Candidate shall have a solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, specifically related to cable assemblies, but also printed circuit board assembly.
- Candidate should also have understanding of tooling calibration requirements and material shelf life requirements.
- Candidate should have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Candidate must be organized, flexible, and multi-task successfully, while maintaining a positive attitude
- Candidate shall have experience with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and software that maintains bills of materials, product routings, and production data.
- Experience working with standards and implementation of standards across cross-functional teams.
- Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area
Preferred Qualifications- Associate's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics from an accredited university, and have at least 2 years of applicable manufacturing experience.
- Experience with Solumina MES software or other MES software.
- Has, or have obtained, certifications in J-STD-001, IPC/WHAA-A-620, IPC-A-610
- Experience with Costpoint Material Planning software
- Windchill PLM engineering design data management software
- Lean Manufacturing Principles and Application
- Military and Aerospace assembly techniques
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Original Posting:July 6, 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:Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00
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.
About LeidosLeidos 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 ;br>
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