Job Description

Primarily responsible for assistance in daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing processes for manufacturing of night vision systems. Including but not limited to: optimization of manufacturing processes, implementation of cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination), review/disposition of night vision systems and components, and training production employees to improve work processes and product quality, work to minimized or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory and production issues.

A successful candidate will have proficiency in the use of hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, and process equipment. Have an understanding and skills in effectively applying Six-Sigma tools to benefit the organization and customers. Additionally, the candidate will be versed in Lean tools and their application to reduce waste. This is a hands-on engineering technician position. The individual can expect to spend >70% of their time engaging directly with the factory teams on the shop floor to be most effective. Candidate will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, etc.) or equivalent related work experience
• 2+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical abilities and trouble-shooting techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of performing process engineering tasks proportionate to their experience.
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required
• Must have the ability to work effectively within a team
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required
• Experience training others
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance
• Must be able to comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, Company Policies and Procedures
• Able to work 3rd shift.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with review/inspection of mechanical assemblies, optics and/or soldering
• Experience writing MS Access queries
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software: Minitab, JMP, SAS . . .
• Six Sigma certification
• Ability to support the organizational culture and build morale
• Experience in the following areas are a plus… Night Vision Goggles, Thermal Imagery Equipment, Optics, Conformance Testing to Mil-Stds
• Experience with various forms of deposition processes (e-beam evaporation, sputtering and wet etching processes)
• Experience with glass fiber draw or other glass forming operations
• Experience with grinding and polishing operations
• Experience with brazing operations
• Experience with ultra-high vacuum equipment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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