Manufacturing Engineering Manager

DRS RADA is a global pioneer in radar systems for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager for serial production products at the Beit Shean factory.
Location: Beit She'an |
Full-time, On-site position

In this role, you will hold overall responsibility for the operational readiness, efficiency, and engineering sustainability of our multidisciplinary manufacturing lines.

Key Responsibilities:
-Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering organization comprising Electrical & Electronic Engineers and Mechanical Engineers, driving technical execution and operational excellence.
-Serve as an active member of the Engineering Leadership Team (reporting directly to the Senior Director of Engineering) and serve as a core member of the Plant Leadership Team at our Beit She'an manufacturing facility.
-Hold overall engineering accountability for production line stability, capacity scaling, yield optimization (FPY), and cycle time reduction across active manufacturing lines.
-Provide ongoing, multi-disciplinary engineering support to internal production lines and subcontractors, resolving complex shop-floor technical blockers.
-Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability, manufacturability, yield enhancement, and cost reduction.
-Collaborate closely with R&D, NPI, Quality, ATE, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to support strategic plant and business goals.
דרישות התפקיד:
Requirements:
-B.Sc. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering).
-At least 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Product Engineering, or a similar operational role in a high-tech multidisciplinary environment.
-At least 3-5 years of proven managerial experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams or team leaders.
-Proven experience in the Defense & Aerospace industry.
-Experience with complex electronic assemblies, PCBAs, mechanical enclosures, and integrated multidisciplinary systems.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Willingness for presence and hands-on leadership at our manufacturing facility in Beit She'an – Must.
-Excellent communication, matrix management, and stakeholder management skills.
-Fluent English, both written and spoken.