Elbit America, Inc.

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Manufacturing Engineer I (Finance)



Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.

Elbit America - Night Vision is a world leader in night vision technology, with more than two million Generation 3 image intensifier tubes produced and providing integrated solutions that meet customers' evolving challenges. During its 60-year production legacy, the company has secured more than 90-night vision-related patents and supplies nearly 100 allied countries with its products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Summary:

Process engineering position focused on manufacturing and testing night vision power supplies. The Manufacturing Engineer position responsibilities include:

  • Evaluate product quality characteristic of product and determine if it meets specifications
  • Working with, training and giving feedback to bargaining unit employees to improve work processes and product quality
  • Evaluating product quality to verify operator workmanship and determine root cause of process/ yield issues
  • Perform high level of soldering of products, and repairing of products that standard operators cannot
  • Dispositioning products that operators have flagged as defective and repairing; to start this will be more than 50% of daily responsibilities
  • Conducting experiments/tests to evaluate operating characteristics of products or processes
  • Conducting failure analysis on failed parts to determine root cause and best corrective action to prevent recurrence
  • Optimizing manufacturing and testing processes/ equipment and implementing cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination, reduce touch time)
  • Using data analytics techniques to help identify areas of concern to be worked on or areas of improvement
  • Partnering with Production Supervisors/Managers, area technicians, other area engineers, and R&D Engineering for best product flow and area yield results
  • Working to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity problems
  • Using process equipment, test instruments, and precision gauges in appropriate situations
  • Preparing engineering specifications for purchases
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a security clearance
  • BS or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 0-2 years technical experience in a manufacturing environment doing yield and process improvement work
  • Ability to respect, work and collaborate well with others with a range of technical capabilities from process operator to production supervisor to engineering colleagues
  • Effective communication and documentation skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or equivalents
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and SPC
  • Knowledge of failure analysis of electronic devices and board and component levels.
  • Ability to handle multiple high priority projects
  • Willingness to deal with multiple competing demands and questions from operators and other team members
  • Comfortable with self-initiating business and professional improvements

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

  • Lower cost of living
  • Family-friendly area
  • Career and economic growth
  • Scenic beauty
  • Outdoor enthusiast's dream

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

  • Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
  • Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
  • Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
  • Flexible Vacation & PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
  • Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Apply

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