Engineering Technician II - Future Opportunity

Elbit America•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

Elbit is growing! We will be adding Engineering Technicians to the team across multiple shifts in the near future. If you have this type of background, we'd love to connect early. Primarily responsible for assistance in daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing processes for night vision systems. Including but not limited to: optimization of manufacturing processes, implementation of cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination), review/disposition of night vision systems and components, and training production employees to improve work processes and product quality, work to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory and production issues. A successful candidate will have proficiency in the use of hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, and process equipment. Have an understanding and skills in effectively applying Six-Sigma tools to benefit the organization and customers. Additionally, the candidate will be versed in Lean tools and their application to reduce waste. This is a hands-on engineering technician position. The individual can expect to spend >70% of their time engaging directly with the factory teams on the shop floor to be most effective. Candidate will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in an Engineering field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, etc.) or equivalent related work experience
2+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to obtain a US security clearance
Strong analytical abilities and trouble-shooting techniques
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Capable of performing process engineering tasks proportionate to their experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required
Must have the ability to work effectively within a team
Good interpersonal and organizational skills are required
Experience training others
Must be able to comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, Company Policies and Procedures
Proficiency in the use of hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, and process equipment.
Understanding and skills in effectively applying Six-Sigma tools to benefit the organization and customers.
Versed in Lean tools and their application to reduce waste.

Nice To Haves

Experience with review/inspection of mechanical assemblies, optics and/or soldering
Experience writing MS Access queries
Proficiency with statistical analysis software: Minitab, JMP, SAS
Six Sigma certification
Ability to support the organizational culture and build morale
Experience in the following areas are a plus… Night Vision Goggles, Thermal Imagery Equipment, Optics, Conformance Testing to Mil-Stds
Experience with various forms of deposition processes (e-beam evaporation, sputtering and wet etching processes)
Experience with glass fiber draw or other glass forming operations
Experience with grinding and polishing operations
Experience with brazing operations
Experience with ultra-high vacuum equipment

Responsibilities

Assistance in daily operations and maintenance of manufacturing processes for night vision systems.
Optimization of manufacturing processes.
Implementation of cost reduction opportunities (yield and productivity improvements, waste elimination).
Review/disposition of night vision systems and components.
Training production employees to improve work processes and product quality.
Work to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, inventory and production issues.
Engaging directly with the factory teams on the shop floor.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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