Senior Manufacturing and Controls Engineer

American Rheinmetall Vehicles; Saint Marys (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall Vehicles seeks a Senior Manufacturing and Controls Engineer to lead manufacturing processes in a production environment, optimize efficiency, quality, and cost. You will plan, coordinate, and manage capital investments with cross-functional teams to meet timelines and budgets.

The role requires strong PLC/controls experience, especially with Allen-Bradley, and exceptional communication and leadership capabilities to drive ongoing improvements across plant operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• PLC and controls integration experience required (Allen Bradley).
• Self starter capable of seeking SME input when needed.
• Strong leadership, project management and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop work instructions for manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate design/build capital investment projects within budget and schedule.
• Lead reviews with internal and external sources and approve production samples.
• Participate in supplier quality audits and cost-saving initiatives.
• Oversee controls and automation activities across departments.

Skills

PLC & Controls Integration

Communication

Project Management

Self Starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Senior Manufacturing and Controls Engineer

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:

The Senior Manufacturing & Controls Engineer is a key role responsible for leading and optimizing manufacturing engineering processes within a production environment. This position involves applying engineering principles to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in manufacturing operations. Position is equally responsible for assisting in planning, and coordinating manufacturing processes and capital investment in industrial plant setting by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions:

• Develop work instructions for each manufacturing process and train personnel where applicable.
• Oversee projects internally & externally.
• Coordinate design and build capital investment projects leading the reviews, tracking financials, and ensuring investments come in on time and on budget.
• Complete design reviews with internal & external sources as necessary.
• Coordinate review and approval of initial production samples.
• Participate in supplier quality audits
• Participate in cost savings projects
• Implement new concepts to reduce product cost.
• Lead efforts to continually assess and upgrade controls on manufacturing & facilities equipment.
• Consolidate/Standardize variation in processes and equipment across the plant.
• Participate in corrective action meetings to investigate root causes and implement engineering changes where needed.
• Assist engineering department with all controls & automation activities.
• Design/Oversee controls systems signing off on supplier designs.
• Coordinate required reviews with the customer (manufacturing departments).
• Coordinate build efforts and manage to program timeline
• Research and purchase required outside systems when needed
• Perform machine & process studies and coordinate process improvements
• Work with Quality Department to finalize control plans.
• Work with departments to develop all inspection check sheets per operation
• Final review and sign-off of all inspection check sheets
• Manage all new product kick-off meetings with pertinent departments
• Monitor the progress of new product launches to their timelines.
• Develop program timelines and priorities workload to meet schedule needs
• Report program status and action items to management on scheduled basis
• Oversee and coordinate the manufacturing and installation of all in-house projects with cross functional team. Processes could be rubber mixing, washing, cleaning, blasting, extrusion, calendaring, sparying, rubber molding, assembly.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Does this position supervise others? If so, which roles?

• None

Minimum Qualifications:

Specific knowledge that can be determined objectively; suggested vocabulary below

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• PLC & Controls Integration experience, Allen Bradley is required.
• Self starter capable of seeking out & engaging subject matter experts when needed.
• Excellent communication, leadership ability, and project management skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from four-year college or university, 5 - 10 years related engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experiences.

Background Prerequisites:

Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with machine building & automation is required.
• Experience with Lean 6 Sigma methodologies, project management, rubber manufacturing, and machine building/automation is preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

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.

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