Manufacturing Engineering Manager

American Rheinmetall•Lansing, MI

19h

About The Position

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. 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: Directly supervises employees in the Engineering Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.