
American Rheinmetall Verified
Defense, Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineer - Contract
Lansing, MIOnsiteContractPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available
Required skills
- manufacturing expertise
- process documentation
- tooling recommendations
- manufacturing methods
- operation sequence
- production processes
- sequence of operations
- workflow
- methodology
- complex assemblies
Nice to have
- defense contracts
- DCMA audits
- US Defense contracts
- requirements
- manufacturing capabilities
- plant experience
Role summary
American Rheinmetall is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Engineer in Lansing, MI, to provide manufacturing expertise for advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles. The role involves defining and controlling production processes, developing work instructions and MBOMs, and recommending tooling. The engineer will analyze design specifications, act as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing, and document procedures. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with CAD and Microsoft Office. Experience with defense contracts and MRP planning is preferred.
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 Manufacturing Engineer will have strong communication with internal and external teams to provide manufacturing expertise, develop process documentation, and determine recommendations for required tooling. This individual will develop, implement and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequence and processes required for production. Located in Lansing, MI. Essential Functions:
- Define and control production processes; including sequence of operations, workflow and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations.
- Development of detailed work instructions and procedures for existing manufacturing processes.
- Provided recommendations for tooling and equipment required to manufacture products.
- Development of MBOMs and detailed work instructions General understanding of MRP planning as related to MBOM structure and development.
- Analyzes and interprets design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results as they apply to manufacturing.
- Understanding of design release activities and engineering changes and their effect on the MBOM.
- Liaison between engineering and manufacturing facility
- Documents procedures, process qualifications, etc.
- Collaborates across the organization and with production, quality, senior leaders on major projects.
- General understanding of Teamcenter and MRP planning
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information and maintain confidentiality.
- Positive attitude and flexible approach to work
- Ability to work as a contributing member of multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience with defense contracts and DCMA audits preferred
- Solid knowledge with technical standards, manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently in a self-motivated environment
- Ability to review designs in a CAD system, including interrogating models and drawings
- Computer skills with Window-based PC systems & applicable software (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.)
- Familiarity with US Defense contracts and requirements preferred
- Considerable knowledge of manufacturing capabilities is required, and previous plant experience is preferred
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Ability to stand for long periods
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