Manufacturing Engineering Tech (Assembly)

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. ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaging in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Manufacturing Engineer I is an entry-level engineering role focused on supporting the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes. Responsibilities typically include assisting with process improvements, troubleshooting production issues, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. This role requires foundational knowledge of manufacturing principles, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsible for determining methods, processes, and equipment required in the manufacturing of metal fabricated components.

Develop, modify and improve current and new machining processes and reverse engineering efforts to streamline the manufacturing process.

Quoting and estimating of new jobs and creating and managing new planning and processes.

Create planning documents including tooling, fixtures, programs, in‑process inspection sheets, etc.

Work with Supply Chain Management to order material, processing through purchasing.

Provide Management Decision Information concerning manufacturing costs.

Provide information and recommend improvements concerning manufacturing capabilities, product design and tooling.

Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; Provide routine manufacturing decision‑making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; Provide manufacturing engineering information by answering routine questions and requests.

Apply knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process.

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering. Project Management experience a huge plus.

Knowledge of creating work orders, sketches for various production.

Experience with team collaboration with CAD Programmer… troubleshooting with shop floor employees, preferred.

Knowledge of SolidWorks and CATIA.

Experience with prototypes, serial manufacturing, tool / fixture design preferred.

Detailed experience and know‑how in order processing with integrated processes preferred.

Knowledge of hardware specifications, manufacturing methods and procedures, manufacturing quality, product development, presenting technical information, CAD, CAD/CAM circuit design.

Proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office programs.

Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.

Basic life insurance and additional life & AD&D insurances are available.

Flexible vacation & PTO.

Voluntary benefits available: longer‑term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and more.

Voluntary Tricare supplement available for military retirees.

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.

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