Vehicle Engineering Manager - Repair

Rheinmetall$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Tertiary Qualification in a relevant Engineering field or related discipline
  • 10+ years of industry experience in engineering roles
  • Strong grasp of Systems Engineering Process and Functional Baseline Management
  • Proven experience managing multi-disciplined engineering and technical teams
  • Eligibility for Australian Government Security Clearance (requiring Australian Citizenship)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design development of the non-turreted Repair variant of the Boxer vehicle
  • Manage and coordinate engineering activities to meet LAND 400 Phase 2 milestones
  • Oversee project progress, schedule, and budget through dual reporting channels
  • Ensure delivery against contractual obligations and ASDEFCON milestones
  • Guide and support a team of engineers in developing in-field maintenance solutions

Benefits

  • Long weekends every second week with a 9-day fortnight
  • Attractive remuneration packages with salary sacrificing and novated leases
  • Access to over 500 exclusive employee discounts 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 featuring themed days and multiple dietary options
  • Extensive Employee Assistance Program for overall health and wellbeing
  • Genuine career development and progression opportunities
  • Generous internal incentive and referral program
  • Part of a purposeful team with recognition as an Endorsed Employer for All Women with WORK180
Full Job Description
About the Team

The RDA Engineering capability is responsible for leading all local engineering and delivery activities for the delivery of the Boxer range of vehicles to the Commonwealth of Australia. As the REPAIR VEM, you will manage a team of engineers in the development of a new variant of the Boxer vehicle for the Australian Army that is focused on supporting the in-field maintenance of other Boxer vehicles. This will include supporting delivery of all contractual obligations in relation to the non-turreted Repair variant, which includes supporting the project through Engineering milestones outlined in the ASDEFCON agreement.

About the Role

The Vehicle Engineering Manager (VEM) - Repair is primarily an Engineering focused role that leads the design development. The role is responsible for coordinating and managing the engineering activities to achieve successful completion of LAND 400 Phase 2, with an emphasis on the non-turreted Repair variant. The role must balance a dual-reporting structure, with progress, schedule and budget responsibility reporting to the IPT Lead, whilst ensuring accountability for integrity and assurance of design to the Chief Engineer. This role will develop and lead the Vehicle Engineering activities for the allocated Boxer development and delivery, ensuring compliance with the contractual deliverables.

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:
  • Tertiary Qualification in a relevant Engineering field or related discipline;
  • 10+ years relevant industry experience;
  • Strong understanding of Systems Engineering Process and Functional Baseline Management;
  • Experience leading a multi-disciplined team of engineering and technical staff; 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;
  • 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.


CONTACT INFORMATION

RDA Talent Acquisition Team

[email protected]

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Applications will close on 8/7/2025

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