Manufacturing Engineer II

Company Information:

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense 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.

Job Summary

Plan, coordinate, review, and improve manufacturing processes for the Post Exhaust Processing and Test production areas to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. Apply technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Develop, review, and improve manufacturing processes to ensure efficient operations, improve cost, yield, productivity, and reduce waste, scrap, and downtime.
• Use data analytics techniques to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate product quality using stereo microscopes or other test equipment to verify operator workmanship or determine the root cause of process or yield issues.
• Diagnose process and equipment issues and work with maintenance teams to keep equipment running optimally.
• Analyze, optimize, or develop visual and test equipment/methods for the evaluation of electro-optical devices.
• Interface with external customers regarding testing methodology.
• Work with and train bargaining-unit employees to improve work processes and product quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, preferably Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
• Strong analytical abilities and troubleshooting techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform self-directed work as well as collaborate effectively within a team.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing electrical test methods.
• Experience with Visual Studio programming languages (C, C++, C#, VB, Python).

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. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

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