Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design development and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles vehicle systems and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems fabricated structures armored products rubber solutions and track systems delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.
Job Summary:
Directly supervises employees in the Engineering Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee scope of department responsibilities and support assigned engineers with technical direction and prioritizing
- Breakdown program requirements and assign tasks to department engineers along with continuous program status
- Oversee planning of product tooling/fixture designs to ensure efficient production methods and maintain schedule.
- Attend daily shop meetings to assist in resolving manufacturing and/or quality issues
- Analyze and plan work force utilization space requirements workflow and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Confers with management and production staff to determine engineering feasibility cost effectiveness and customer demand for new and existing products.
- Advises management of new developments which may affect profit schedule costs customer relations and/or inter-department relations.
- Participate as requested on process engineering requirements for customer RFQs. Provide direction on processing methods and verify feasibility.
- Participate in corrective action meetings to investigate root causes and implement engineering changes where needed.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by researching efficient improvements and developing proposals; includes the oversight and implementation of improved procedures and new equipment installations.
- Communicate with customers and suppliers as needed to support sales program timing or quality concerns
- APQP oversite and assist in running meetings
- Assist Plant Managers on plant efficiency scrap rates staff meetings etc. As needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience training and/or testing)
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects from planning through delivery
- Strong understanding of engineering best practices development lifecycles and quality standards
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product operations and leadership teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education:
- Bachelors degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
Minimum five years related engineering experience and five years related management experience.
Background Prerequisites:
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks and controlled substance testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience leading cross-functional or distributed teams
- Experience in the defense industry
- Strong background in project or program management including roadmap planning and prioritization
- Experience with Agile Scrum or other modern development methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to scale teams and processes in a growing or fast-paced environment
- Prior experience working in a regulated high-compliance or quality-driven environment
- Experience driving process improvements metrics and continuous improvement initiatives
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- Occasionally required to stand walk sit use hands to handle objects and reach with arms.
- Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
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- Engineering Support
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About Company
Die Rheinmetall Waffe Munition Arges ist Spezialist im Bereich 40 mm Munition und fertigt 40 mm Low Velocity Munitionen mit unterschiedlichsten Effekten.
