Quality Engineer

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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. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward‑looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

The Quality Engineer supports new product/process development and manufacturing through the application of quality engineering techniques. The role handles multiple projects and tasks throughout product development, product launch, and manufacturing. The engineer ensures that the product meets quality standards consistent with customer and other regulatory requirements, represents the organization, and interfaces with the customer on a regular basis. The role also supports plant activities in customer issues, supplier issues, and initiates corrective actions with an emphasis on process improvement.

• Provide support in adhering to the quality management systems.
• Creating and maintaining company documentation, such as quality documents, procedures, and work instructions.
• Participate in the APQP process for assigned projects/parts with a cross‑functional group to review contracts, drawings, process routings, purchase orders, work instructions, and related production and development plans to achieve all customer quality requirements.
• Review contracts assigned for customer‑specific requirements.
• Keep assigned Plex workflow actions current.
• Determine the metrics/product characteristics that will be inspected.
• Determine the methods/devices that will be used for inspection.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to assess the critical product characteristics that will be measured.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) tools and methods as required.
• Assist qualification of new products/launch activities.
• Prepare appropriate documentation for product inspection, and sample submissions (PPAP, FAI, FMEAs, Control Plans, Check Sheets, Quality Alerts, etc.).
• Conduct/coordinate measurement evaluations and/or tests (FAI, Gage R&R, MSA).
• Lead and participate in Corrective / Preventive Action teams to resolve customer, supplier, and production concerns.
• Work with appropriate representatives to eliminate defects using tools such as root cause analysis, lean techniques, A3s, countermeasures, Six Sigma, poka‑yoke, and/or error‑proofing.
• Maintain a working knowledge of government, customer, and industry standards and specifications.
• Communicate significant issues identified during quality activities and provide recommended process improvements to team and management.
• Participate as a Material Review Board member to review and establish a timely disposition of non‑conforming material and ensure controls are in place to verify any rework performed.
• Participate in audits of the core processes, implement corrective actions, and recommend process improvements.
• Support and instruct inspectors as well as create work instructions.
• Train associates on key characteristics of the product to improve awareness of product quality.
• Participate in and initiate continual improvement activities.
• Complete customer submissions/uploads and create Certificate of Conformance certificates for the product.
• Perform quality‑related activities for ECN/PCR assigned.

• Quantity of Work: The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
• Quality of Work: The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards and requiring little to no rework.
• Judgement/Knowledge of Job: Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
• Attendance/Dependability: Punctuality and attendance.
• Teamwork/Attitude: Willingness and cooperativeness with co‑workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Initiative/Independence: The…