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 at the speed of need. 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:
The Product Development Intern will perform fundamental engineering and data processing tasks associated with the design development and testing of mechanical systems. Typical design products include Driveline (rotary machine) Suspension (Track and Wheel) and Power Conversion. This internship provides hands-on experience in Computer Aided Design/Engineering (CAD/CAE) and other engineering analyses.
*Position is located onsite in Plymouth MI.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for technical accuracy of engineering definition/documentation prepared for assigned projects
- Design of Structural components and/or test fixtures
- Document/report results of mechanical design analyses using Microsoft office products
- Support the execution of the design verification plan validating design against the customer requirements
- Support the drawing review process
- Interaction with manufacturing engineering and quality to assure manufacturability of designed hardware
- Support prototype fabrication and test
- Support major design review preparation for customer milestone meetings
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibility
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Attention to detail and organizational ability.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Education & Experience
Background Prerequisites:
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks physical and controlled substance testing.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
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.