Mechanical Engineering Manager - REF2798G

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets.

With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States.

Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd.

(NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com.

Elbit Systems of America - Warfighters, Night Vision

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

This Mechanical Engineering Manager will provide direct and indirect leadership to Engineers within the business unit, so that products or services are delivered in response to customer needs.

The Manager will carry out the strategic plan by meeting the goals and objectives within projects/tasks for the design, improvement, analysis, and documentation of products or services.

The Manager will have responsibility for assessing current/future project staffing, filling gaps as needed, as well as managing un-planned requests for support.

The Manager will provide guidance and mentorship to the team, to foster increased skill development.

The Manager will reinforce compliance to company policies, and support company initiatives for process improvements and standards.

Responsibilities and Tasks:


* Identifies resources needed (e.g.

staffing, training, equipment, facilities, and budget), both internal and external, that are needed to accomplish the planned objective.

Responsible for working with peers across the organization to leverage other resources when needed.


* Effectively engages in staff planning that helps to ensure the department is appropriately staffed to accomplish its goals and objectives.


* Clearly explains job duties, responsibilities and priorities to team members.

Checks to ensure that employees understand duties and responsibilities, which are used to establish performance goals that are clear, specific, and attainable.


* Assesses and verifies candidate qualifications thoroughly and accurately, recognizing and hiring/promoting those who possess the skills needed to fulfill vacant positions.


* Explains relationship between individual work tasks and overall organizational objectives...