American Rheinmetall · 13 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAmerican Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced military vehicles and components. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will supervise the Engineering Department, overseeing employees, managing technical direction, and ensuring efficient production methods.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
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 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 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
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum five years related engineering experience and five years related management experience
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing
Preferred
Experience leading cross-functional or distributed teams
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
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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