Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical & Electronics)

About the role

Our MELAT plant, part of the Defense Aircraft Division, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical & Electronics) to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing technological and manufacturing processes for aerospace components and assemblies, while influencing and guiding product design for manufacturability. You will support production activities from early development stages through to full-scale manufacturing, lead and participate in design reviews, and collaborate with design engineering teams, subcontractors, and production floors.

The position involves close cooperation with various interfaces, including engineering, production, quality, tooling, program management, customers, and suppliers—both in Israel and abroad.

What we’re looking for

• B.Sc. or Practical Engineer in Electrical Engineering – Required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production process design, assembly planning, and engineering support on production floors – Required
• Experience with manufacturing and integration of electrical harnesses, coax cables, and electrical boxes for airborne systems – Advantage
• Fluent English (spoken, reading, and writing) – Required
• At least 3 years of aerospace industry experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or Tooling Designer – Advantage
• Proficiency with advanced CAD tools – Required
• Knowledge of NX/UG design software – Advantage
• Familiarity with electrical harness design tools such as Harnesys – Advantage
• Experience in writing work instructions and process sheets in SAP – Significant advantage
• Willingness to travel abroad for training, production support, and technical audits

Why join us?

The Defense Aircraft Division has earned its global reputation for excellence through decades of operational experience and advanced technological capabilities. Combining top-tier engineering expertise with extensive hands-on knowledge, the division offers an impressive portfolio of products and services supporting the maintenance, upgrade, and production of a wide range of unmanned and manned aerial systems.