Manufacturing Engineer II (Failure Analysis/ Yield Improvement)

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.

Elbit 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 Summary:

Manufacturing Engineer that will focus on manufacturing and testing of night vision power supplies. A successful candidate for this job will be passionate about finding root causes for tough yield issues and resolute about fixing them. Yields will focus on firmware controlled, high voltage, and low current power "supply" for night vision devices.

Daily tasks will include but not be limited to:

• Using data analysis techniques to help identify and understand causes of yield issues
• Conducting experiments/tests to evaluate operating characteristics of products or processes; Using process equipment, test instruments, and precision gauges in appropriate situations.
• Optimizing manufacturing, testing processes/equipment and implementing cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination, reduce touch time)
• Conducting failure analysis on failed parts to determine root cause and best corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Partnering with Production Supervisor/Managers, production team, area technicians, other area engineers, and R&D engineer for best product flow and downstream yields
• Working to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity problems.

Qualifications:

• BS or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, materials, chemical engineering or similar
• 2+ years technical experience in a manufacturing environment doing yield and process improvement work
• This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a security clearance
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Knowledge of failure analysis methods for encapsulated electronic devices.
• Indepth knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and SPC
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work and collaborate well with others with a range of technical capabilities from process operator to production supervisor to engineering colleagues consistently and constantly
• Ability to handle multiple high priority issues and/or projects at the same time; comfortable with ambiguity
• Comfortable with self-initiating business and professional improvements
• Proficiency with MS Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work onsite

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency with statistical analysis software; Minitab, JMP, SAS, R or others
• Experience with SQL databases and querying them
• Knowledge of DMAIC and advanced statistical tools

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

• Lower cost of living
• Family-friendly area
• Career and economic growth
• Scenic beauty
• Outdoor enthusiast's dream

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

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.

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.