Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Specialist

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Leidos’ Defense Systems Electronics Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Specialist to support our Electronics Manufacturing Facility. This is an excellent opportunity for mid-career professionals that are eager to apply their skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

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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:

MES Support and Configuration

• Support the development and modification of MES workflows, routings, work instructions, bills of material, production data collection, and material genealogy requirements.
• Translate manufacturing and engineering requirements into standardized MES processes and system configurations.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing workflows, data capture, system usability, and process efficiency.
• Support configuration and administration of MES functions including workflow management, BOM management, production records, user access, and data integrity.

Implementation and Configuration

• Participate in MES implementation and deployment activities, including requirements definition, configuration, testing, validation, go-live, and post-implementation support.
• Configure manufacturing process flows to support standard production operations, rework activities, alternate routings, repair processes, and other non-standard manufacturing scenarios.
• Develop and maintain electronic work instruction templates and manufacturing process documentation within the MES environment.
• Support configuration of material genealogy, serialization, lot traceability, and production data collection requirements.
• Assist with integration and data flow between MES and enterprise systems such as ERP, PLM, manufacturing planning, and engineering data management systems.
• Support implementation and standardization of MES processes across manufacturing departments, programs, and sites.

Technical Support and Troubleshooting

• Provide day-to-day support for MES-related production issues and user questions.
• Serve as a point of contact for operators, technicians, engineers, and operations personnel regarding MES functionality and manufacturing workflows.
• Troubleshoot system and process issues related to routing, work instructions, BOMs, production records, data collection, and material traceability.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Business Applications, IT, and other functional teams to resolve MES-related production issues.
• Assist in identifying root causes of recurring system or process issues and implementing corrective or preventive improvements.

Optimization and Documentation

• Review existing MES configurations and manufacturing workflows to identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on manufacturing efficiency, data accuracy, traceability, process control, and user experience.
• Maintain accurate and current documentation for MES configurations, workflows, routings, processes, system changes, and training materials.
• Support the development and implementation of MES standards and best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Assist in ensuring manufacturing processes and MES configurations remain aligned with engineering, quality, and operational requirements.

Training and Collaboration

• Provide hands-on support during MES implementation, testing, deployment, and production launch activities.
• Develop and conduct training for operators, technicians, engineers, and other MES users.
• Create user guides, training materials, and standard work instructions to support consistent use of MES tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Business Applications, and Information Technology.
• Work directly with shop-floor personnel to understand manufacturing challenges and develop practical MES solutions.
• Act as a resource for MES-related topics and participate in meetings, workshops, process reviews, and continuous improvement activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess a BS Degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 0-2 years of prior relevant work experience Candidates with associates degree with 6 + years of experience will be considered for this role.
• 1+ years of experience working with a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), manufacturing information system, or similar software used to manage production routing, work instructions, bills of material, manufacturing data, or production records.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production routings, bills of material, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of computer-based manufacturing business systems, data management, and reporting.
• General understanding of interactions between MES and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Candidate must reside in the North Alabama area or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville/North Alabama area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Solumina MES, including configuration, administration, production support, or implementation.
• Experience with Costpoint or similar ERP and material planning systems.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or engineering data management systems.

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Original Posting:

September 14, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.