Sr. Manufacturing Engineer at American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Job Description:

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

TITLE Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

CATEGORY Operations

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Rheinmetall's U.S. organizations include American Rheinmetall Systems, American Rheinmetall Vehicles, American Rheinmetall Munitions and American Rheinmetall Defense. The operating companies have established engineering and production capabilities that allow them to modify existing products and develop new solutions that meet the priority requirements of their US customers. These products consist of, but are not limited to, game-changing solutions for next-generation vehicles, innovations for increased soldier lethality, and advanced high-tech munitions.

Description

At American Rheinmetall Vehicles, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers necessary military vehicle capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees.

We are committed to supporting critical advancements in the United States defense industry, like the U.S. Army’s XM30 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) program, which will replace the Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicle with a modernized ICV. Our team has recently won a contract award to advance to Phases 3 and 4 of the program where vehicle design will continue, followed by the prototype build of a small number of vehicles to be tested by the Army. Our solution for the XM30 program, along with our other next-generation tracked and wheeled vehicle systems, empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensure their safe return home.

In the past two years, we have secured an order intake of about $750 million. We have greatly increased our workforce and are continuing to do so at a rapid pace in order to staff our new facility and support our goals as we continue to grow our business. If you are interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will have strong communications with internal and external teams to provide manufacturing expertise, develop MBOMs, and determine recommendations for required tooling. This individual will develop, implement and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequence and processes required for production.

We are looking for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to work for our Troy, MI office. If you have at least 10 years of experience in Manufacturing, and have a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.

Estimated Salary Range: $130,000 - $145,000

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the employment application or for any part of the application process, please contact hr@rheinmetall-arv-us.com.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

DIVISION American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

LOCATION Sterling Heights, MI

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Define and control production processes, including sequence of operations, workflow and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations.
• Provided recommendations for tooling and equipment required to manufacture products.
• Development of MBOMs and detailed work instructions within PLM
• Understanding of MRP planning as related to MBOM structure and development.
• Analyzes and interprets design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results as they apply to manufacturing (mechanical and electrical)
• Understanding of design release activities and engineering changes with the effect on the MBOM.
• Perform producibility studies from engineering drawings; Interfaces with design engineering on incorporating changes to the designs which improve manufacturability.
• Liaison between engineering and manufacturing facility
• Generate make-or-buy recommendations; support evaluation of suppliers, assist in resolving problems.
• Documents procedures, process qualifications, etc.
• Collaborates across the organization and with production, quality, and senior leaders on major projects.
• Support production on-site and off-site.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Experience with defense contracts and DCMA audits
• Experience with PLM Teamcenter MPP, MBOM, Work Instructions and MRP planning
• Experience with Digital Engineering Strategy and Digital Twin
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information and maintain confidentiality.
• Positive attitude and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work as a contributing member of multi-disciplinary teams
• Solid knowledge with technical standards, manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Considerable knowledge of manufacturing capabilities is required, and previous plant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently in a self-motivated environment
• Capable of reviewing designs in a CAD system, including interrogating models and drawings (mechanical and electrical)
• Computer skills with Window-based PC systems & applicable software (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.)

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering
• Masters Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or related field preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years minimum of Manufacturing related experience.
• Familiarity with US Defense contracts and requirements required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred

BACKGROUND PREREQUISITES:

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
• For physical requirements, continuously sitting.
• Hazards, tasks, PPE, ergonomic concerns, travel requirements, workspace (proximity to others)
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

BENEFITS Robust medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, education reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program

E-VERIFY This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify and Your Rights to Work please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.

PAY TRANSPARENCY This company abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.35(c), found here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA50

EOE STATEMENT

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Please find details here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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