American Rheinmetall ยท 1 day ago
Tooling Project Manager
American Rheinmetall provides full services for complex mechanical products and systems. They are seeking a Tooling Project Manager who will utilize engineering methodology to support program launch readiness, production planning, and continuous improvement while ensuring optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity, and delivery.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Identification of production and validation tooling needs on a project-by-project basis. Assistance in tool conceptualization
Identification of OVS tooling suppliers and subsequent management of OVS tooling suppliers
Development, review, maintenance, and control of production tooling data and tooling production plan. Including TDP (Technical Data Package), Bill of Material, Process Flow / Build Plan, Floor Layouts, and Work Instructions
Quoting of production tooling cost
Support lessons learned activities and implementation into quotes and standards
Identify and address opportunities to eliminate waste within the manufacturing process
Participate in cost reduction efforts and support/implement continuous improvement activities
Work with Quality and Manufacturing departments to ensure validation checks are built into the process and tooling is error proofed
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
Assist with customer activities/support as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other engineering field
A minimum of ten years manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, models, drawings and technical specifications
Extensive working knowledge of manufacturing practices in a diverse range of processes, including weld fabrications and machining fabrications
GD&T experience required
Experience with the tooling development process [both production tooling and validation tooling] from design through build required
Extensive knowledge of process flows, material flow, assistive tooling devices
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 apply problem solving tools and methodology to a variety of manufacturing and business process issues
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
Ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework
Searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision
Punctuality and attendance
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing
Preferred
Project management experience preferred
Proficiency in 3D modeling software preferred