American Rheinmetall · 8 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAmerican Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing engineering activities in an industrial plant, overseeing various engineering responsibilities and ensuring efficient production methods.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Assign tasks to department engineers based on program requirements and plant needs
Support assigned engineers with technical direction and prioritization
Oversee and validate the development of manufacturing documentation including TDP (Technical Data Package), Bill of Material, Process Flow / Routings, Floor Layouts, PFMEA, Equipment Lists, Tool / Fixture Lists, and Work Instructions
Oversee planning of product tooling/fixture designs to ensure efficient production methods and maintain schedule
Oversee Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) population with manufacturing information
Conduct Performance Evaluations for directly reporting employees and create Career Development and Training Plans
Develop and document standardized business processes for engineering and operations
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
Confer with management and production staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness and customer demand for new and existing product
Advise 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 RFQ’s. 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 efficiency improvements and developing proposals; includes the oversight and implementation of improved procedures and new equipment installations
Support communication with customers and suppliers as needed to support sales, program timing or quality concerns
Assist Plant Managers on plant efficiency, scrap rates, staff meetings, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering field and ten (10) years manufacturing leadership experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong leadership capacity and managerial skillset
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, models, drawings and technical specifications
Extensive working knowledge of manufacturing practices in a diverse range of processes
Understanding of GD&T applications
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 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
Preferred
Proficiency in 3D modeling software preferred
Project management experience preferred
2+ years of fabrication/machining and metal experience along with program/project management experience preferred
Company
American Rheinmetall
American Rheinmetall supports the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Hittle
President & CEO
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