Senior Manufacturing Engineer

About the Team

Based out of our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE), the RDA Operations team consists of a number of experienced and talented individuals, striving to achieve business goals in relation to improving Australia’s Defence capability. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative team environment that is committed to continuous improvement, while working with cutting-edge technologies.

About the Role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work as an integral part of the operations team and will take responsibility for:

• Lead the specification and design of all tooling, machinery, plant and equipment;
• Project manage the end to end process for both new and modified items to meet; cost, quality, productivity, safety and schedule targets;
• Support Production, Quality and facilities in the writing technical documentation.
• Lead RCA for production equipment and tooling;
• Investigate Product Change Notes, to ensure all manufacturing equipment impacts are captured and implemented;
• Support the business in capacity analysis and CAPEX requirements;
• Carry out risk assessments for all new and modified tooling and equipment to ensure compliance with RDA Health, Safety and Environmental policies; and
• Leadership and support to a Manufacturing Engineer.

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: 

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years’ experience in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering (preferably Heavy Vehicle production);
• Experienced in all aspects of mechanical engineering for the design of jigs & fixtures, production tooling and equipment;
• Proficient in using 3D design software (preferably NX);
• Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations related to plant, equipment, jigs and fixtures;
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines;
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; and
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• On-site subsidised café with themed days and multiple dietary options;
• Extensive Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family with overall health and wellbeing;
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities;
• Generous internal incentive and referral program;
• Work as part of a team with real purpose in what we do;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

Recruitment.Australia@rheinmetall.com.au

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Applications will close on 1/7/2025