manager

senior electrical engineer

maintenance electrician

mechanical assembler

budget manager

Elbit Systems of America

My time at Elbit Systems of America was some of the most fun I've had in my professional career. 

My work was mainly in manufacturing. This included writing BOM's, organizing parts, cooperating with the parts inspection team, and building bloodwork sub-assemblies. Every day of work was a new challenge, and the thought of going in to work made me enjoy the sound of my alarm clock every morning.

Throughout my employment at Elbit, there was constant emphasis on the ideals of communication and designing for manufacturing. These were concepts that I wasn't taught in my formal education's curriculum, and greatly helped me improve myself as an engineer.

The best part of Elbit Systems of America as a company is the people. My coworkers and superiors were kind and personable, and were always willing to answer any questions I had. 

I thoroughly enjoyed my work with Elbit Systems of America, and am grateful for my time spent there.

Typical work days can be challenging but who doesn't like a challenge. Working with all levels of personnel I would create or amend Estimates to Completion for projects monthly. Once a month there would be a Program Management Review meetings to discuss the status of the programs with all levels of management. The company was work casual and most people dressed in jeans and dress shirts. All the Program managers were very approachable. I enjoyed working with everyone. Time constraints and getting data from others could be difficult at times but when it came to crunch time, I would have all the information required to produce useful reports for management. As an accounting person, becoming a member of the Program Costing & control team showed me 'the other side' of the finances, internal as opposed to external, giving me a whole new look at the company. I loved my job.

I found this company more than any other company I have worked at, people are prone to throwing you under the bus in an effort to make themselves look good. I know that happens anywhere, but it seems to be more prevalent at Elbit.
The fundamental problem with this company is it is based in Israel and you'll need to work with your Israeli counterparts on a regular basis. Due to different cultures, their work either is much different than in the US. There is no sense of urgency and trying to get them to work with you as a partner is nearly impossible at times, yet in order to be successful at this company, you need to make it work with them. The language barrier only makes matters worse. Management at the business unit level is unreasonable, unforgiving, and extremely difficult to work with.
They do have a generous unlimited time off policy, but if you use it be prepared for backlash.

A typical workday at Elbit is stressful from the  moment you walk in to work you have to attend a shortage meeting, which quite repetitive as it’s like groundhogs day.  The shortage meeting is held out on the Production floor, and you are breathing in the fumes of the paint booth for the full duration of the full duration of the meeting. You then have to update an SharePoint file with all of the information that you just provided during the meeting.. Upper management does not support you, and they make a lot of promises that do not materialize.  Upper management does nothing but blame the workforce for their lack o productivity while claiming plenty of training has been provided which is far from the truth. They also like to micro manage their employees, which I personally did not enjoy. 

Everyone around here has low morale because of the constant laying off, if your a bit talented they will boot you out or harass you until you quit in fear that you might take their jobs. No point in going to HR, the manager there is the same and the other HR workers are scared to death to even talk to you. Harassment & workplace bullying is tolerated by all management & HR. Everyone is anti-social & keeps to themselves. Employees are content with doing the bare minimum as long they get the big bucks, over achievers do not exist here & if you're found- good luck! Company didn't tell us that if we didn't exercise our health insurance would go up. Only perk is every other Friday off.

During my time at Elbit America, I've been afforded great opportunities for professional development. The company pays for my membership to a professional organization annually and covers several opportunities for training, conferences and networking (including the associated travel) each year. I've also received a professional certification during my time with the company and that was paid for as well. 

I've seen that working hard, getting involved and being hungry for growth opportunities are encouraged and supported by my direct supervisor, all the way up to the C-Suite. 



Working for Elbit was a very rewarding as well as enlightening experience with the Israeli Army.  The program I was in was DAP (Digital Army Program).  It was very interesting and was also a union environment.  A typical day of work consisted of developing teams to be able to spearhead an new product line that was and is classified.  I enjoyed the diversity of my teams and also started the nights shift team that was superior in its work ethic and productivity.  What I most enjoyed about the job was how innovative it was and eagerness of my teams to learn more.

Morning meeting to collaborate the days foreseeable workload. Get everyone in board with any problems or issues or concerns. 
Work on completing outstanding issues.
Assist in different areas. 
Provide guidance where needed. 
Elbit provided the skills to become a strong Team Lead. They assisted in building my confidence by allowing me to learn from my mistakes. 
The workplace culture is Teamwork and communication. 
The hardest part of my job is dealing with the pushback from the internal vendors. Help me help you isn't their philosophy. 
The most enjoyable part of my job are the people, department, and management.

M7 was a great place to work until it was bought by Elbit. They came in here, laid off 40% of the employees and took all of our perks to include our onsite diner, star performer awards and other incentives. They executive staff was replaced with other Elbit ppl and they have no clue what we do here since its different from other Elbit locations, the moral is so low that no one wants to participate in anything anymore. In the short time we have been Elbit I have seen over 3 Director level personnel leave because of how unhappy they were. This was my place to retire from, but not now.

I’ve worked at this location and with the fine people here for the better part of 13 years. Also I’ve worked at other production plants in other areas and I’ve never worked for such a great place! Great pay great benefits great people to work with….. anybody who works here and complain they do it because they complain about life. I got laid off here for 4 1/2 years after working 6 years and it was miserable now that I’m back I am so grateful!! Management and HR treat you like family and like you belong!

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