American Rheinmetall provides full services for complex mechanical products fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing testing production launch full rate production and product service and sustainment. AR provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities three in Michigan that span 910000 square feet and one in Ohio that span 800000 square feet. The Plymouth MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension driveline and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. ARs St. Marys Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural construction and defense industries. Visit our website at
Summary: Utilizes engineering methodology to support program launch readiness production planning and continuous improvement. Provides the necessary weld engineering knowledge processing skills and technical support to the company to ensure AR achieves optimal levels of safety quality productivity and delivery to internal and external customers satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Development review maintenance and control of engineering documentation. Including TDP (Technical Data Package) MBOM (Manufacturing Bill of Material) Process Flow / Routings Work Instructions Floor Layouts Packaging and PFMEA where required.
- Provide estimating support for OVS (Outside Vendor Sourcing) quoting.
- Author PCR (Process Change Request) and ECN (Engineering Change Requests) and process actions in PLEX.
- Develop and validate processes and processing times / standards.
- Work with Operations Quality and Material departments to ensure validation checks are built into the process.
- Identify and address opportunities to eliminate waste within the manufacturing process.
- Participate in cost reduction efforts and support/implement continuous improvement activities.
- Support corrective actions as required.
- Support Program Management in APQP activities as well as project cost adherence.
- Consult with customers and provide expertise to maximize the integrity efficiency and manufacturability of designs on new and existing projects.
- Provide floor support during trouble shooting activities with machines and process.
- Assist with customer activities/support as requested.
Requirements Essential Skill and Abilities
- Proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD software such as Solid Works and Autocad.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints models drawings and technical specifications.
- Extensive working knowledge of manufacturing practices in a diverse range of processes such as machining welding and assembly.
- GD&T experience required.
- Extensive knowledge of process flows material flow assistive tooling devices.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Excellent organizational analytical interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and varying environment.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to apply problem solving tools and methodology to a variety of manufacturing and business process issues.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully an individual will need to perform the following competencies.
Quantity of Work
The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work
The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced meeting company standards and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job
Knowledge of job techniques skills equipment procedures materials etc.
Attendance/Dependability
Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/ Attitude
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Adherence to Safety
Follow safety procedures security protocol and wear proper PPE.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree in industrial engineering Mechanical Engineering or other engineering field and five (5) years manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 2 years of fabrication/machining and metal experience along with program/project management experience preferred Experience with precision measuring equipment helpful. Military background or experience preferred but not required.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.