Engineering Intern 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. The position includes working with software, systems and vetronics engineers on improving turret functions and performance. This internship provides hands-on experience in optimizing production processes and maintaining manufacturing documentation.
*The Internship is located in Auburn Hills, MI.
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.
- Support and adhere to all company safety and environmental regulations & policies.
- Support and participate in subsystem and vehicle-level integration, testing and verification activities
- Gain detailed knowledge of lethality disciplines including weapons (direct fire, indirect fire and missiles), ballistics, fire control, and turret electronics/architectures to generate balanced system designs
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.
- Interest in the domain of vehicle or personnel lethality/weapon technologies and equipment
- Practical 'hands on' attitude with the ability to operate independently.
- Well-rounded engineering background with coursework in mechanical engineering, electrical, software and materials
Education & Experience - Pursuing a bachelor's degree (BSc Engineering including Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace) from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to review and manipulate components in 3D modelling software (CREO, etc.)
- Interest and experience in:
- Military history/technology
- Firearms and related optics
- Videogames (real time strategy, 1st person shooter or RPG) interest and experience
- Robotics interest/experience
- 3D printing, welding, wood shop, metal shop or other fabrication technologies
Background Prerequisites:Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, physical, and controlled substance testing.
Working Conditions and Physical DemandsWith 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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