Manufacturing Engineer II
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Supports the production, assembly, test, repair, and sustainment of military-grade electronic systems. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes that meet stringent military, quality, and reliability requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and customer specifications.
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Job Summary
Supports the production, assembly, test, repair, and sustainment of military-grade electronic systems. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes that meet stringent military, quality, and reliability requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and customer specifications.
Responsibilities and Tasks
- Manufacturing & Process Engineering Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies, including PCBAs, cable/harness assemblies, electromechanical/electro-optical assemblies, and chassis-level systems Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, travelers, and bills of materials Support low- to mid-volume, high-reliability production environments typical of defense programs Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, yield, and efficiency
- Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies, including PCBAs, cable/harness assemblies, electromechanical/electro-optical assemblies, and chassis-level systems
- Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, travelers, and bills of materials
- Support low- to mid-volume, high-reliability production environments typical of defense programs
- Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, yield, and efficiency
- Assembly, Test & Repair Support Provide engineering support for electronic assembly, troubleshooting, rework, and repair of military electronics Analyze failures and lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations Support depot-level and field-return repair activities Collaborate with test engineering on functional test, environmental test, and acceptance test procedures
- Provide engineering support for electronic assembly, troubleshooting, rework, and repair of military electronics
- Analyze failures and lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations
- Support depot-level and field-return repair activities
- Collaborate with test engineering on functional test, environmental test, and acceptance test procedures
- Quality & Compliance Ensure manufacturing processes comply with military and industry standards such as: IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, IPC-J-STD-001 MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-883 (as applicable) AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems Support internal, customer, and government audits Review and disposition nonconformances, deviations, and waivers
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with military and industry standards such as:
- IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, IPC-J-STD-001
- MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-883 (as applicable)
- AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems
- Support internal, customer, and government audits
- Review and disposition nonconformances, deviations, and waivers
- Documentation & Configuration Control Maintain configuration control of manufacturing documentation Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and manufacturing change implementation Interface with design engineering to ensure producibility, serviceability, and testability (DFM/DFA/DFT)
- Maintain configuration control of manufacturing documentation
- Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and manufacturing change implementation
- Interface with design engineering to ensure producibility, serviceability, and testability (DFM/DFA/DFT)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with design engineering, quality, supply chain, test, and program management Support new product introductions (NPI) and production transitions Provide technical guidance to manufacturing technicians and operators
- Work closely with design engineering, quality, supply chain, test, and program management
- Support new product introductions (NPI) and production transitions
- Provide technical guidance to manufacturing technicians and operators
Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or repair (defense or aerospace preferred)
Strong understanding of electronic assembly processes and materials
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and military specifications
Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, ability to work in a team environment
US Persons - ITAR Controls applicable
Hardware Specifications, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Product Development, Presenting Technical Information, CAD, CAD/CAM Circuit Design
Knowledge of creating of work orders, sketches for various production
Experience with Prototypes, serial manufacturing, tool / fixture design
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with military or aerospace electronics programs
Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Certification
IPC certification (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
Experience with failure analysis and corrective action processes
Familiarity with environmental and EMI/EMC requirements
Active or ability to obtain a security clearance (if applicable)
Skills and Abilities
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work in regulated, high-reliability environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and standard engineering tools
Travel/Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing floor and lab environments
- May require handling ESD-sensitive and controlled hardware
- Occasional support for fielded systems or depot operations
- #LI-AH1
- 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
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
- This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. 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.
- *** If you encounter issues with your application, please email TalentAcquisition@ElbitAmerica.com ***
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