Manufacturing Project Manager Job at American Rheinmetall in Auburn Hills

Manufacturing Project Manager

American Rheinmetall

Location: Troy, MI

Base pay range

$126,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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We work on critical defense projects such as the U.S. Army’s XM30 Infantry Combat Vehicle program.

EOE, including disability/veterans.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Project Manager is a key role within the American Rheinmetall Vehicles (ARV) team focused on ensuring that Rheinmetall products are produced on-time, within budget and exceed the customer’s expectation for quality. The Manufacturing Project Manager will be directly responsible for the management of ARV production related activities and those functions that directly support production such as Supply Chain, Quality, IT, Facilities. In addition, the role will be directly responsible for managing partner production efforts and establishing relationships with manufacturing partners.

Essential Functions

• Working with partners and teammates to mature ARV’s Combat Vehicle prototype production capability in order to manufacture prototype Combat vehicles
• Establish the required relationships in order to transition Rheinmetall production capability from Europe to the US.
• Lead the Technology Transition process from European based manufacturing to US based capability to position Rheinmetall and ARV as best in class within the US.
• Support the development of requirements, plans, and site development for a US Vehicle Center of Excellence.
• Manage all ARV Manufacturing related activities.
• Monitor workloads, review headcount requirements and make staffing level adjustments and/or reallocate resources to ensure the required resources are available.
• Develop and maintain department procedures.
• Work in collaboration with the Engineering team to mature and transition the processes and procedures to ensure ARV designs can be optimally produced.
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders to ensure performance is optimized.
• Support and adhere to all company safety and environmental regulations & policies.
• Initial transition will require European Travel.
• Undertake other duties as determined by the Vice President of Operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience establishing relationships with manufacturing partners and managing manufacturing efforts.
• Experience with Prototype Production and the transition to production.
• Experience working with the US DOD ground vehicle requirements.
• Working knowledge of US DOD processes and procedures for vehicle development and procurement.
• Experience working with the US Army TACOM and Ground Vehicle System Center.
• Detailed knowledge and ability to ensure quality products are produced on-time, and within budget.
• Experience leading the manufacturing objectives to ensure on-time delivery, and cost targets.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Engineering.

Experience

• 10-15 years experience.

Background Prerequisites

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Engineering.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Requires physical and mental capacity to perform all essential functions.
• May travel up to 30% to Slidell, Louisiana.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Custom Fields

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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