Relocate to Elbit Systems of America in beautiful Roanoke, VA!
Elbit Systems of America Night Vision is a world leader in night vision technology, with more than two million Generation 3 image intensifier tubes produced and providing integrated solutions that meet customers' evolving challenges. During its 60-year production legacy, the company has secured more than 90-night vision related patents and supplies nearly 100 allied countries with their products. The company has more than 500 talented employees and operates in Roanoke, Virginia.
Job Description
Process engineering position focused on the manufacturing of the phosphor-coated fiber optics. Responsibilities include:
Optimizing manufacturing processes and equipment to reduce touch time, minimize cost, and increase yield.
Working with Operations group to manage process improvement, defect analysis, and operator training.
Working in cross functional team settings to minimize or eliminate safety, quality, delivery, and productivity problems.
Conducting failure analysis of components to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
Increase image intensifier performance (Phosphor Efficiency, Resolution, MTF, etc.) as part of cross-functional team.
Qualifications
Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Materials Engineering or equivalent experience with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
5 years of technical experience or academic research in optics or related field
Effective analytical and communication skills
Proficiency in statistical analysis techniques and SPC
Proficiency with designing structured experimentation
Ability to work and collaborate well with others with a range of technical capabilities from process operators to production supervisors to engineering colleagues
Preferred:
Proficiency in optics manufacturing processes (grinding, polishing, inspection)
Six Sigma certification
Experience writing complex MS Access queries
Proficiency with statistical analysis software; Minitab, JMP, SAS
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
Additional Information
Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
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 many more options
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.
EEO STATEMENT:
Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ACCESSIBILITY:
Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.
