Manufacturing Engineer

At American Rheinmetall, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and provide them with solutions – whether that’s high quality parts or cutting edge technology, our nation’s Warfighters and farmers alike depend on us to deliver. Being part of the Rheinmetall team offers a challenging and fulfilling career while being an important part of a mission larger than ourselves.

Our know-how is on almost every major combat vehicle in the Army, from the legendary Abrams Main Battle Tank to the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and the XM30 we are designing to replace it. Our handiwork empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and helps to ensure their safe return home. With the same skill and precision that we make tracks for armored vehicles, we also make the tracks that move the largest tractors, combines, and grain carts across fields all over the United States, growing the food that feeds us all.

Over the past two years, American Rheinmetall has added more than 200 employees to number over 1,400 strong. We have won over $200 million in new business and expect to exceed $600 million in revenue this year. If you are interested in joining a fast-growing team for a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters and farmers, we encourage you to apply today!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineer will have strong communications with internal and external teams to provide manufacturing expertise, develop MBOMs, support tooling identification, provide guidance/direction to Assembly Technicians, document issues and communicate daily status. This individual will develop, implement and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequence and processes required for the launch of a new ground combat vehicle.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to work in our Slidell, LA facility.

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 and maintaining BOMs (Bill Of Materials)

Create and maintain work instructions

Understanding of MRP planning as related to BOM 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 BOM.

Perform producibility studies from engineering drawings; Interfaces with design engineering on incorporating changes to the designs which improve manufacturability.

Liaison between multiple organizations

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.

PFMEA Development and Support

Support lessons learned activities and implementation into quotes and standards.

Provide leadership and guidance to the Assembly Technicians for all assembly and vehicle tasks.

Support Prototype Build and Quality Managers on additional tasks as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience with PLM Teamcenter (or similar) MPP, BOM, Work Instructions and MRP planning

Experience with Digital Engineering Strategy and Digital Twin

GD&T experience required.

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 lead 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.)

Experience with defense contracts and DCMA audits

Identify and address opportunities to eliminate waste within the manufacturing process.

Support corrective actions as required.

Support MRB (Material Review Board), Reject or “use as is”

Ability to follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Project Management experience preferred

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) with 2-4 years of relevant experience: Master’s degree with 1-2 years of relevant experience; or an Associates degree in an Engineering discipline with 5-7 years of experience.

EXPERIENCE:

5 years minimum of Manufacturing related experience preferred.

Familiarity with US Defense contracts and requirements 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 10%