Manufacturing Engineer II (Glass Optics) (ID518)

Elbit America Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in night vision technology is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes for phosphor-coated fiber optics. The role involves cross-functional teamwork, defect analysis, and enhancing image intensifier performance. Candidates should have a BS in engineering and some experience in optics.

Benefits

9/80 schedule

Competitive compensation & 401k

Robust medical coverage

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 2 years of technical experience or academic research in optics or related field.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Optimizing manufacturing processes and equipment to reduce touch time.
• Conducting failure analysis of components to determine root cause.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Materials Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

SAS

Job description

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 build morale

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

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit 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.

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.