Manufacturing Engineer I

Elbit America, Inc. in; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Elbit America is seeking a Manufacturing Technologist I to support calibration, tooling updates, and continuous improvement within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. You will work with cross‑functional teams and engineering to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production processes.

The role emphasizes calibration control, documentation, and collaboration to keep production on schedule while adhering to ISO 9001 quality practices.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in STEM with 2+ years of related experience.
• Basic understanding of calibration principles and test equipment.
• Experience with calibration software or equipment management systems.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled calibration, verification, and basic maintenance on production tools and test equipment.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate to engineering or maintenance when needed.
• Work with equipment owners and quality teams to keep calibration intervals and documentation up to date.
• Program equipment for creation of completed assemblies.
• Participate in project risk analysis and hazard analysis.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read technical drawings

Lean manufacturing (5S Kanban)

Problem solving

Communication skills

IPC-610 training

ESD procedures

Revision control understanding

Education

Associate's degree in STEM

Tools

Calibration software

Equipment management systems

ISO 9001 knowledge

ESD workstation design

Revision control systems

Issue tracking systems

Bill of Materials

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer I (Finance)

The Manufacturing Technologist I supports Manufacturing Engineering by ensuring production processes remain safe, compliant, and ready for daily operations. This role maintains key production documentation, performs equipment and workstation updates, and contributes to risk assessments related to process or equipment changes. The technologist works with cross‑functional teams to resolve production issues, support change control activities, and maintain standardized work practices. They assist in continuous improvement efforts focused on tools, workflows, and production efficiency. The role works closely with engineering teams and receives guidance from senior manufacturing engineers to develop skills and help ensure production goals are met on time and within established standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled calibration, verification, and basic maintenance on production tools, fixtures, gauges, and test equipment.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure full compliance with internal quality requirements and external standards.
• Troubleshoot and identify common equipment issues, escalating complex problems to engineering or maintenance teams.
• Work with equipment owners and quality teams to ensure calibration intervals, procedures, and documentation remain up to date.
• Program equipment for the creation of completed assemblies
• Participate in project risk analysis and hazard analysis
• Drive requirements with other members of the team as appropriate (team lead, architect, etc.) and proactively work to integrate with system requirements
• Utilize engineering best practices (unit and integration testing, static analysis, code reviews)
• Prioritize and manage workload, while remaining productive, in a fast‑paced environment
• Support modernization and continuous improvement of the development process and tools
• Work cooperatively within the group as well as across disciplines such as systems, electrical, optical and mechanical to deliver projects on‑time and on budget.

Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)

• Associate's degree (STEM preferred) and 2+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required Basic understanding of calibration principles, measurement tools, and test equipment.
• Experience with calibration software or equipment management systems.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
• Experience in equipment setup, tool management, or workbench ergonomics design.
• Basic understanding of ESD‑safe workstation design, if applicable.
• Knowledge of basic electrical or mechanical troubleshooting.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience with production tools and fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and equipment manuals.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts (e.g., 5S, Kanban, visual management).
• Good problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues on the production floor.
• Comfort working in fast‑paced manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• IPC-610 training/experience
• Knowledge of ESD procedures
• Understanding of revision control systems, and issue tracking systems.
• Mechanical tooling/fixtures aptitude
• Ability to read/interpret Bill of Materials and Assembly drawings
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously (Good organizational and multi‑tasking skills)

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) 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, Identity 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 an employment contract. 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.