Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Root Cause & Failure Analysis

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Why Roanoke, Virginia?

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

Compensation & Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

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• Job Summary

  Senior Manufacturing Process Engineering position focused on root cause analysis and implementing controls for the manufacturing and testing of Night Vision goggles.

• Responsibilities

  • Conduct root cause analysis on the product as well as components, create detailed reports with data, and recommend/implement solutions

  • Implement process controls to prevent escapes to customers

  • Use data analysis techniques to identify gaps and make improvements

  • Use process equipment, test instruments, and precision gauges in appropriate situations

  • Optimize manufacturing and testing processes/equipment and implement cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination)

  • Daily hands-on floor support to evaluate and process reworks

  • Work with and train bargaining unit employees to improve work processes and product quality

• Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent

  • 5+ years of failure analysis techniques, data analysis, and problem-solving methodologies

  • In-depth knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and SPCE

  • Effective communication and documentation skills

  • Proficiency with MS Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalents

  • Ability to handle multiple high priorities

  • Collaborate with respect and integrity with all levels in the organization

• Preferred Skills

  • Prior experience in night vision, thermal, and optics-related fields

  • Experience with statistical analysis software; Minitab, JMP

  • Six sigma blackbelt certification

  • Technical experience in a manufacturing environment handling yield and process improvement work

  • Experience writing MS Access queries (linking multiple tables, using If statements or other functions, etc.) or equivalent programming understanding

• 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 & 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

  • Paid 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

• Compensation & Benefits

  The salary range listed for this position 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.

• Equal Opportunity Employer

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

• Contact Information

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