Loc Performance is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Auburn Hills

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At American Rheinmetall Vehicles, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers necessary military vehicle capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees. We are committed to supporting critical advancements in the United States defense industry, such as the U.S. Army’s XM30 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) program. Our team has recently won a contract award to advance to Phases 3 and 4 of the program, where vehicle design will continue, followed by the prototype build of a small number of vehicles to be tested by the Army. Our solution for the XM30 program, along with our other next-generation tracked and wheeled vehicle systems, empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensures their safe return home.
In the past two years, we have secured an order intake of about $750 million, greatly increased our workforce, and continue to do so at a rapid pace to staff our new facility and support our growth objectives. If you are interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will have strong communications with internal and external teams to provide manufacturing expertise, develop MBOMs, and determine recommendations for required tooling. This individual will develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes required for production.

Responsibilities

• Define and control production processes, including sequence of operations, workflow, and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations.
• Provide recommendations for tooling and equipment required to manufacture products.
• Develop MBOMs and detailed work instructions; maintain general understanding of MRP planning as related to MBOM structure and development.
• Analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results as they apply to manufacturing.
• Understand design release activities and engineering changes and their effect on the MBOM.
• Perform producibility studies from engineering drawings; interface with design engineering on incorporating changes to the designs that improve manufacturability.
• Liaise between engineering and manufacturing facility.
• Generate make-or-buy recommendations; support evaluation of suppliers and assist in resolving problems.
• Document procedures, process qualifications, etc.
• Collaborate across the organization and with production, quality, and senior leaders on major projects.

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 of technical standards, manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and 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 Windows‑based PC systems and applicable software (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with U.S. Defense contracts and requirements.
• Considerable knowledge of manufacturing capabilities and previous plant experience.

Experience

• 7 years minimum of manufacturing‑related experience.
• Familiarity with U.S. Defense contracts and requirements preferred.

Education

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, and controlled substance testing.

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

American Rheinmetall Vehicles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the employment application or for any part of the application process, please contact hr@rheinmetall-arv-us.com.