Production Engineer

About the Team

This role will work alongside seven other Production Engineers and will form part of our greater Operations Planning and Control department which also includes Production Planners and PMO’s. The role will be based full time at our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCEOE) in Redbank.

About the Role

As a Production Engineer you will be responsible for defining and documenting the production processes and associated activities to build military vehicles, once materials are delivered to the production floor.

The Production Engineer will collaborate with onsite and international production teams to determine and implement the most efficient production / assembly outcomes, based around Lean principals.

You will also be responsible for:

• Developing, documenting and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including process flow diagrams and process control plans;
• Working collaboratively with leading hands and assembly employees to determine the most efficient assembly methods;
• Liaising with the Configuration Management team to develop and maintain an accurate production Bill of Materials (BoM) that supports the assembly and materials delivery sequence;
• Interfacing with the Quality team to ensure the relevant quality checks and procedures are built into the assembly sequence; and
• Defining the layouts of the various assembly lines including material delivery points and racking, assembly equipment and specialist tooling.

What are we looking for?

Rheinmetall seeks applicants who exemplify our Company’s values of Safety, Partnering, Openness, Respect and Trust (SPORT). This creates a workplace environment where employees value each other, live up to their promises and communicate openly.

The experience and skillset best suited to this role includes: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Process) or relevant discipline;
• Experience in a Production / Process Improvement engineering environment (preferably automotive / heavy industry / high volume manufacturing);
• Knowledge and experience in developing and implementing production / process engineering improvements using contemporary manufacturing methodologies related to major facility expansion;
• Practical hands-on skills for assembly of equipment and of prototype products;
• Experience in using Root Cause Analysis tools to identify root causes and prevent reoccurrence e.g. Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA);
• Demonstrated track record of implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, eliminate waste and reduce operating costs;
• Experience in working with ERP/MRP systems (preferably SAP) to create PBOMs, routings, standard networks;
• Advanced MS Office Applications (Word, (Excel – gantt charts, macros & pivot tables), PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook);
• Currently hold or the ability to gain the appropriate Australian Security Clearance; and
• Ability to travel interstate and internationally when required.

• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 400 retailers in Australia to help reduce cost of living;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day working fortnight;
• Flexible working practices;
• Opportunity to work on major projects within our Vehicle Systems (Logistic, Tactical Wheeled, Tactical Tracked), Electronic Solutions, Weapon & Ammunition Divisions;
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing; and
• We are proud to be recognised as an Endorsed Employer for All Women by WORK180.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 11th May 2024