Manufacturing Engineer

About the Team


Based out of our Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE), the RDA Operations Support team consists of experienced and dedicated engineers, planners and project managers providing specialised support to our Production teams across our assembly lines. Reporting into the Director Material, Planning and Logistics, the Manufacturing Engineer will play an important role in the delivery of our military platforms to our customers.


About the Role


As a Manufacturing Engineer with Rheinmetall Defence Australia, you will be responsible for the specification of all tooling, machinery, plant and equipment to support and future operational requirements of the MILVEHCOE facility. The successful candidate could expect some of their tasking to include:

• Lead Project Management activities for the acquisition of new and/or modified tooling, machinery, plant and equipment;
• Lead the design, specification and budget development for new manufacturing processes by considering product design, quality, productivity and process safety;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our production facility by analysing planning, work flows, production bottle-necks and costs;
• Complete Statement of Works (SOWs) for new and modified tooling, machines and equipment;
• Complete OEE, Gauge R&R and Capability studies to ensure tools and machinery deliver results in accordance with required standards;
• Support the training and ongoing support of Production teams to ensure compliance to operating instructions and quality requirements; and
• Participate in root cause analysis and investigations of production issues;

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

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:

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role;
• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering;
• Proficient in all aspects of mechanical engineering design for plant and machinery related to Heavy Vehicle Production;
• Experiencing managing the specification and operation of manufacturing facilities, tools, plant and equipment of the requirements of AS4024 Safety of Machinery;
• Ability to develop and maintain high-quality relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
• Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance (Australian Citizenship required).

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Long weekends every second week with a 9 day fortnight;
• Individualised Flexible Working Arrangements;
• Access to exclusive employee discounts with over 500 retailers to support cost of living;
• Market leading parental leave and loyalty leave accrual for every year of service;
• We are proud to be an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180.

CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

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Applications will close on 9/11/2026

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