Manufacturing Engineer II (Glass Optics) (ID518)

Elbit Systems of 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 Systems of 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 Description

Process engineering position focused on the manufacturing of the phosphor-coated fiber optics.

Responsibilities include:


* Optimizing manufacturing processes and equipment to reduce touch time, minimize cost, and increase yield.


* Working with Operations group to manage process improvement, defect analysis, and operator training.


* Working in cross functional team settings to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, and productivity problems.


* Conducting failure analysis of components to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.


* Increase image intensifier performance (Phosphor Efficiency, Resolution, MTF, etc.) as part of cross-functional team.

Qualifications



* Ability to obtain a Security Clearance


* BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Materials Engineering or equivalent experience with critical thinking and problem-solving skills


* 2 years of technical experience or academic research in optics or related field


* Effective analytical and communication skills


* Proficiency in statistical analysis techniques and SPC


* Proficiency with designing structured experimentation


* Ability to work and collaborate well with others with a range of technical capabilities from process operators to production supervisors to engineering colleagues

Preferred:


* Proficiency in optics manufacturing processes (grinding, polishing, inspection)


* Six Sigma certification


* Experience writing complex MS Access queries


* Proficiency with statistical analysis software; Minitab, JMP, SAS...


* Ability to collaborate with all facets of the Night Vision organization


* Comfortable with self-initiating business and professional improvements


* Ability to support the organizational culture and ...