Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Ref1917R)

Elbit Systems - Ladson, SC

Full-time

Ladson, SC

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer position at Elbit Systems of America focuses primarily on the ROEM 155mm Howitzer program, with responsibilities extending to other areas as needed. This role is critical in a new facility where the engineer will have the opportunity to develop processes and procedures as the project progresses. The position emphasizes the design of assembly fixtures and jigs, as well as the creation of test procedures, particularly during the first year of operation. The engineer will be tasked with reviewing and evaluating existing manufacturing processes, including run-times and bills of material, and will initiate necessary adaptations or modifications to machinery or equipment to ensure efficient production conditions. A significant part of the role involves developing manufacturing jigs, tools, fixtures, and methods that align with engineering specifications to facilitate efficient manufacturing. In addition, the engineer will establish and coordinate priorities for tools, jigs, and fixtures to optimize the manufacturing of devices and components. They will determine appropriate assembly processes and sequences, ensuring that manufacturing documentation packages are adequate. Training operators and technicians on the developed processes and procedures is also a key responsibility. The engineer will prepare project requests that detail proposed engineering work costs, parts lists, bills of material, and product timetables, while monitoring project costs to ensure adherence to budget. They will support manufacturing and production processes by resolving design and production problems and facilitating the transition from development to production operations. Furthermore, the engineer will review product designs and engineering prototypes, recommending design changes to enhance producibility. They will provide direction on methods to maximize the overall efficiency of assembly operations and maintain communication with vendors and interfacing departments to resolve producibility issues efficiently. The role also involves working within an ERP system to develop process flows and routing steps, creating work cell layouts, and instructing entry-level manufacturing engineers. The engineer will collaborate with engineering technicians to troubleshoot and complete prototypes, create and troubleshoot test procedures, and lead integrated project teams on smaller projects such as cost savings initiatives and prototype schedules. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work on the ROEM 155mm Howitzer program and assist in other areas as needed.
• Develop processes and procedures for manufacturing in a prototype/low volume environment.
• Emphasize assembly fixture/jig design and test procedures design during the first year.
• Review and evaluate or develop manufacturing processes including run-times and bills of material.
• Initiate actions for adaptations or modifications to machinery or equipment for efficient production.
• Develop manufacturing jigs, tools, fixtures, and methods to meet engineering specifications.
• Establish and coordinate priority of tools, jigs, and fixtures for optimum manufacture of devices and components.
• Determine appropriate assembly processes and sequences and ensure adequacy of manufacturing documentation packages.
• Train operators and technicians on processes and procedures developed by engineering.
• Prepare project requests detailing proposed engineering work costs, parts lists, bills of material, and product timetable.
• Monitor project costs assuring adherence to budget.
• Support manufacturing and production processes in resolving design and production problems.
• Review and evaluate product designs and engineering prototypes and recommend design changes.
• Provide direction for methods to maximize overall efficiency of assembly operation.
• Maintain liaison with vendors and/or interfacing departments to resolve producibility problems.
• Work within ERP system to develop process flows and routing steps.
• Create work cell layouts, including tooling, work areas, and CAD floor layouts.
• Instruct and teach entry-level manufacturing engineers.
• Collaborate with engineering technicians to problem solve and complete prototypes.
• Create and/or troubleshoot test procedures.
• Create project schedules and lead integrated project teams on smaller level projects.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably mechanical, electrical, or systems).
• 5+ years related experience in manufacturing engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical assembly experience.
• Fixture and jig design experience in an assembly environment.
• Proficiency in office technologies including Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word.
• Proficiency with continuous process improvement methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Engineering, preferably mechanical or electrical, or management focused (i.e. MBA, engineering management, etc.).
• Lean/Six-Sigma green belt certified (or higher).
• Trained in RCCA procedures.
• Electrical assembly experience (reading electrical schematics, electrical assembly processes such as soldering, cable manufacturing, etc.).
• Experience with DoD and government contract work.