Senior Manufacturing & Controls Engineer — Automation Leader

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

Job summary

American Rheinmetall in Ohio seeks a Senior Manufacturing & Controls Engineer to lead and optimize manufacturing processes in a production environment. You will apply engineering principles to improve efficiency, quality, and cost, and coordinate planning and capital investments across industrial plants.

Responsibilities include developing work instructions, overseeing capital projects, implementing cost-saving initiatives, coordinating reviews with customers and suppliers, and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5–10 years of related engineering experience.
• Experience in PLCs and automation integration.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management abilities.
• Self-starter who engages SMEs when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop work instructions and train personnel.
• Coordinate design reviews and capital investment projects, tracking budgets.
• Lead supplier quality audits and cost-saving initiatives.
• Implement and upgrade control systems and automation across facilities.
• Monitor program timelines and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Oversee manufacturing and installation of in-house projects.

Skills

Oral and written communication

PLC & Controls Integration

Self starter

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

American Rheinmetall in Ohio seeks a Senior Manufacturing & Controls Engineer to lead and optimize manufacturing processes in a production environment. You will apply engineering principles to improve efficiency, quality, and cost, and coordinate planning and capital investments across industrial plants.

Responsibilities include developing work instructions, overseeing capital projects, implementing cost-saving initiatives, coordinating reviews with customers and suppliers, and driving