Staff Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Summary of Responsibilities

Elbit America is seeking a highly experienced Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead and drive excellence across our production operations.

The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in advanced electronics manufacturing, with a strong background in Surface Mount Technology (SMT), circuit card assembly, IPC 610-certified soldering, and high-volume production.

Prior experience with defense manufacturing standards is essential.

This position plays a strategic role in scaling manufacturing capabilities, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with stringent industry requirements.

Candidate will travel across the 8 different Elbit America locations (Fort Worth, TX; De Leon Springs, FL; Merrimack, NH; Talladega, AL; Charleston, SC; Boca Raton, FL; Choctaw, MS; & Roanoke, VA) to support manufacturing operations and provide expert oversight to ensure compliance to necessary standards.

Relocation is not required, candidate will have the ability to work remotely with the teams once initiatives and projects have been established.

Responsibilities and Tasks (listed in bullet format):



* Lead the development, optimization, and standardization of manufacturing engineering processes to support high-volume production (>500 units/day).


* Act as the in-house SMT expert, ideally with hands-on experience with Fuji SMT pick and place machines, driving best practices in equipment utilization, setup, and process control.


* Oversee and improve Work-In-Process (WIP) management systems to reduce cycle time, increase throughput, and ensure on-time delivery.


* Provide technical oversight and guidance on electronics assembly and circuit card manufacturing, including IPC-A-610 certified soldering practices.


* Ensure compliance with all defense product manufacturing standards, documentation, traceability, and quality requirements (ITAR, AS9100, MIL-STD, etc.).


* Collaborate with quality, design, and production teams to support DFM (Design for Manufacturability), NPI (New Product Introduction), and root cause analysis.


* Manage and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing and process engineers.


* Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other industry-standard methodologies.
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