Job Description
Product Development Intern
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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 at the speed of need. 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 Engineering Intern will support manufacturing and operations teams in process improvement, machine cycle time studies, and documentation management. This internship provides hands-on experience in optimizing production processes and maintaining manufacturing documentation.
Essential Functions:
- Support process improvement initiatives, including time studies and cycle time analysis.
- Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation, such as work instructions and Bills of Materials (BOM).
- Assist in coordinating cross-departmental projects and help implement new manufacturing processes.
- Analyze production data and provide actionable insights to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement best practices in production and process development.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibility
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Attention to detail and organizational ability.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Education & Experience
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- High School diploma or GED
Background Prerequisites:
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.
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:
- For physical requirements, indicate Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently, or Continuously where possible
- Rarely: exists, but not on a regular basis
- Occasionally: <33% of the time (just over 2.5 hrs/day)
- Frequently: >34% but less than 66% of the time (2.72 – 5.28 hrs)
- Continuously: 67-100% of the time (5.36 – 8 hrs)
- Highly repetitive: repeating the same motion every few seconds with little or no variation for >2 hrs total/day)
- Hazards, tasks, PPE, ergonomic concerns, travel requirements, workspace (close proximity to others)
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
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.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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