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Head of Manufacturing for the Tactical UAV domain

Elbit Systems

Where
IsraelThe listing doesn't say if it's on-site, hybrid or remote.
Language, from the listing
No Hebrew mentioned. Asks for fluent EnglishA missing mention doesn't mean Hebrew isn't needed. Ask if it matters to you.
Dates
Posted 7 Sept 2026
Last checked on the employer's site
5 h ago (6 Oct 2026)
Source
Employer career site

What they ask for

  • Practical Engineer diploma in Electronics or relevant education
  • At least 2 years of significant managerial experience
  • Good English proficiency
  • Strong interpersonal skills, creative thinking, and system-level perspective
  • Initiative, personal accountability, high motivation, and strong service orientation
  • Ability to lead work plans and meet delivery targets in a dynamic and high-pressure environment
  • Only relevant applications will be answered*
  • #Karmiel

Nice to have

  • B.Sc. degree in Engineering - Advantage
  • Experience leading change and improvement processes in a manufacturing environment - Advantage

The full listing

We are looking for Elbit Aerospace in Karmiel is looking for a Head of Manufacturing for the Tactical UAV domain This is an opportunity to take part in a meaningful role at the heart of operational and technological activity, lead teams and processes in an advanced multidisciplinary environment, and influence the manufacturing and development of innovative platforms in a leading and evolving defense organization If people leadership, operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of your DNA — we would love to meet you In this role you will Lead the tactical UAV manufacturing domain at the Karmiel site while driving work plans and meeting production and delivery targets Take full responsibility for the human capital within the department, including onboarding, mentoring, training, employee development, evaluation, and feedback Manage and lead teams and professional interfaces in a matrix organizational structure Be responsible for budget execution, cost management, and promotion of engineering solutions Lead quality forums and promote operational excellence Implement advanced technologies, Industry 4.0 methodologies, and AI tools within the manufacturing environment Lead change management, efficiency improvement, and continuous improvement processes Requirements Practical Engineer diploma in Electronics or relevant education B.Sc. degree in Engineering - Advantage Experience in manufacturing and systems integration At least 2 years of significant managerial experience Good English proficiency Experience leading change and improvement processes in a manufacturing environment - Advantage Strong interpersonal skills, creative thinking, and system-level perspective Initiative, personal accountability, high motivation, and strong service orientation Ability to lead work plans and meet delivery targets in a dynamic and high-pressure environment Only relevant applications will be answered* #Karmiel