Team Lead - Vehicle Assembly

Rheinmetall; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Long weekends with 9 day fortnight

Employee discounts with over 700+ ret

Job summary

Rheinmetall Australia seeks a Team Lead - Non-Turreted at MILVEHCOE, Redbank, reporting to the Production Manager – Drive Module. You will lead a team of Mechanics and Production Workers, allocate work, monitor performance and coach team members to meet delivery targets in a safe manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Quality and other groups to drive continuous improvement, ensuring adherence to assembly standards and drawings, with readiness to obtain Australian Government

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Automotive / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a Vehicle, Defence, or other heavy vehicle industry role.
• Proven experience in a Team Lead position in a production environment.
• Detailed knowledge of Assembly technologies and standards relating to assembly tooling and workshop equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, technical drawings, work instructions and specifications.
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to achieve delivery of allocated work packages on time and to quality standards.
• Allocate work, monitor performance, coach and develop team members; ensure a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with Production Manager, Quality and other teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with assembly standards, drawings and work instructions.
• Support the security clearance process and maintain proficiency with safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Safety

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Team

This role will report to the Production Manager - Drive Module and will lead a team of Mechanics, Electricians and Production Workers; based full time at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank. The Assembly Team forms part of the greater Production team, which includes Painters, Welders, the Prototype Shop, the Armour Shop and the Logistic Systems team.

What We Are Looking For

About the Team

This role will report to the Production Manager - Drive Module and will lead a team of Mechanics, Electricians and Production Workers; based full time at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank. The Assembly Team forms part of the greater Production team, which includes Painters, Welders, the Prototype Shop, the Armour Shop and the Logistic Systems team.

About The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager – Drive Module – The Team Lead - Non-Turreted will lead a team to achieve the delivery of allocated work packages in accordance to the Business targets. This role will provide day-to-day leadership by allocating work, monitoring performance, coaching and developing team members and ensuring a safe work environment. Working closely with the Production Manager, quality and other teams along the production floor you will help drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational targets.

What Qualifications You Should Have

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes:

• Certificate III in Automotive / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent;
• Proven experience in a Vehicle, Defence, or other heavy vehicle industry role;
• Proven experience in a Team Lead position in a production environment;
• Detailed knowledge of Assembly technologies and standards relating to assembly tooling and workshop equipment;
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, technical drawings, work instructions and specifications;
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

What We Offer You

• Uniforms, tools and training provided;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 700 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

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Applications will close on the 29th October 2026.