Manufacturing Engineer - Contract

American Rheinmetall Vehicles; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall Vehicles is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide manufacturing expertise in Lansing, MI. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes for production.

The engineer will create detailed work instructions, assess tooling needs, and ensure MBOMs align with MRP planning. Collaboration with engineering and production teams is essential to deliver reliable, defendable manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with defense contracts and DCMA audits preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Define and control production processes, including operations sequence and workflow for complex assemblies.
• Develop detailed work instructions and procedures for existing manufacturing processes.
• Recommend tooling and equipment required to manufacture products.
• Develop MBOMs and relate MBOM structure to MRP planning.
• Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing and liaise with production and quality teams.

Skills

Teamcenter

MRP planning

CAD software

Communication skills

Engineering basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Contract

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.)

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree required in an engineering field or equivalent experience

Background Prerequisites:

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain suitability requirements for access to classified information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with US Defense contracts and requirements preferred
• Considerable knowledge of manufacturing capabilities is required, and previous plant experience is preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand for long periods

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.