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XTEND
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Production Engineer

Workplace
On-site
Commitment
Full-time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Location
Tel-Aviv, Israel

As a Production Engineer at Xtend, you will support day-to-day production, develop assembly processes, create work instructions, and design production jigs and fixtures. You will work closely with Production, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve manufacturability, resolve production issues, and help ensure smooth, reliable manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide ongoing technical support to production lines and assembly teams, including real-time troubleshooting on the floor.
  • Design, define, and build jigs and fixtures to improve assembly accuracy, quality, and throughput.
  • Develop and implement detailed work instructions, including diagrams, images, and step-by-step assembly sequences.
  • Perform root cause analysis for production and quality issues and lead corrective and preventive actions.
  • Drive continuous improvement of production processes, focusing on efficiency, cycle time, and ergonomics.
  • Train operators and assembly personnel on work processes, use of jigs, and new standards.
  • Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Process Engineering, and Supply Chain to define and optimize production procedures.
  • Maintain and update relevant production documentation

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience designing and specifying jigs and production fixtures – mandatory.
  • 3+ years of experience in production/process engineering with complex electro-mechanical systems (drones, robotics, lasers, electronics) –strong advantage.
  • Proven experience building assembly work instructions and technical process documentation.
  • Practical technical background with hardware components, tools, and assembly processes.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a production environment.
  • Independent, proactive, and highly structured mindset, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally (Production, R&D, Quality).
  • Good level of English (reading, writing, and speaking).
  • Good proficiency in MS Office tools; Excel skills are an advantage.

Nice to have

  • • B.Sc/Practical. in Mechanical, Electrical
  • Experience with ERP Priority.
  • Experience in the UAV/drone industry.
  • Familiarity with visual documentation tools (video, animation, CAD for work instructions).