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Rotem Mizrahi

Hod HaSharon

Summary

Senior Mechanical Engineer with 13+ years of experience in UAVs, airborne systems, loitering munitions, ground support equipment and automation, from concept to serial production. Combines strong systems thinking, matrix/technical leadership and expertise in composites with deep knowledge of defence development and manufacturing processes. Seeking a mid–senior techno-managerial role in a defence-oriented organization.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineer

Uvision Air Ltd.
01.2021 - Current

Leading serial production operations for UAV, ground support, and test equipment projects, in collaboration with stakeholders in Israel and abroad.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead multidisciplinary product development from KOM to serial production (specs, SOW, Gantt, ECO/ECP).
  • NPI & DfX engineering: drawings, material selection, standards, validation tests.
  • Technical ownership of composite materials and special manufacturing processes.
  • Building and optimizing high-volume production lines and serial processes.
  • Supplier and subcontractor management, failure analysis/MRB, and professional training.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Uvision Air Ltd.
02.2016 - 06.2021

Mechanical engineering department for aerospace products, including UAVs, loitering munitions, payloads and ground support equipment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead multidisciplinary UAV and loitering-munition mechanical design across R&D and integration.
  • Research and optimize UAV configurations under system and mission constraints.
  • Perform detailed 3D design and modeling of airborne mechanisms and ground systems.
  • Run structural, vibration, thermal and CFD analyses plus full-scale environmental tests.
  • Conduct failure analysis on airborne systems and implement robust design corrections.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Intel
07.2012 - 05.2016

Design and automation department developing test systems and equipment for laboratories and semiconductor FABs for component testing.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical design and modeling for lab and fab test equipment, including strength analyses, feasibility tests, prototypes and manufacturing drawings.
  • End-to-end project ownership from customer requirements and needs analysis to deployment and product support.
  • Development of temperature-control systems, mechanisms, jigs, pneumatics and electronic enclosures.
  • Troubleshooting existing lab/fab systems and implementing engineering improvements with suppliers and global customers.

Test Systems Technician & Shift Lead

Intel
04.2010 - 06.2012

Maintenance department responsible for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and optimization of component test laboratories.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Shift lead and senior maintenance technician in component test labs.
  • Troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal and optical systems.
  • Cross-functional support and technical training for lab staff.

Education

Master of Arts - Industrial Management

Bar Ilan University
11-2025

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Ort Braude College of Engineering
08-2014

Skills

  • Project & Technical Leadership
  • Mechanical Design & Product Development
  • UAV & Aerospace Systems Engineering
  • NPI & DFM/DFX

Languages

Hebrew - Native

English - Fluent

Military Service

Military Service 

  • 2003–2006: Infantry combat soldier and platoon sergeant, Tzabar Battalion (responsible for ~30 soldiers); graduate of the IDF commanders’ course.
  • 2006–Present (Reserve): Platoon sergeant and company command-post team leader.

Timeline

Senior Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineer

Uvision Air Ltd.
01.2021 - Current

Mechanical Design Engineer

Uvision Air Ltd.
02.2016 - 06.2021

Mechanical Design Engineer

Intel
07.2012 - 05.2016

Test Systems Technician & Shift Lead

Intel
04.2010 - 06.2012

Master of Arts - Industrial Management

Bar Ilan University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Ort Braude College of Engineering
Rotem Mizrahi