Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Micro Channel Plate, Materials Engineer, NIGHT VISION) #REF2520H (relocate to Roanoke VA)

Elbit Systems Of America - Rolla, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Rolla, MO

251-500 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer position at Elbit Systems of America focuses on the manufacturing and optimization of glass components, particularly those processed similarly to optical fiber drawing. This role is critical in enhancing manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with various teams to implement innovative solutions in night vision technology.

Responsibilities

• Optimizing manufacturing and process systems and implementing cost reduction opportunities.
• Diagnosing process and equipment issues and collaborating with engineering technicians and maintenance teams to maintain optimal equipment performance.
• Assisting in training bargaining unit employees to enhance work processes and product quality.
• Minimizing or eliminating safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity problems.
• Collaborating with R&D engineering to test, refine, and implement new product ideas.
• Assisting with new glass composition development.
• Using hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, and process equipment.
• Providing primary engineering oversight of Fiber Draw/Boule fabrication, bevel, and polish.
• Acting as a resource for other engineers and technicians.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS in Chemical, Materials, Glass, Ceramic Engineering or Equivalent.
• 5+ years technical experience (will consider less for the right candidate).
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis techniques.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Basic MS Office skills; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency with designing structured experimentation.
• Ability to handle multiple high priority projects.
• Experience with glass fiber drawing (optical or other).
• Proficient with fundamental glass properties.
• Familiarity with vacuum systems/ovens.
• Familiarity with grinding/polishing operations.
• Familiarity with component cleaning processes.
• Six Sigma certification.
• Application of DMAIC and advanced statistical tools.
• Experience writing complex MS Access queries.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis software; JMP, Minitab.
• 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.