Senior Manufacturing and Controls Engineer

LOC Performance Products, Inc • Saint Marys, OH • 1d ago

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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