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American Rheinmetall Vehicles, Inc.

Next-generation solutions for the U.S. Armed Forces

American Rheinmetall, provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. ARV provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. ARV’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at www.rheinmetall-arv-us.com

Job Title: Materials Intern

Department: Materials

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Materials Intern will support various tasks related to inventory management, production tracking, supplier onboarding, and operational efficiency. This role provides hands-on experience in updating production schedules, improving warehouse operations, managing supplier information, and optimizing material flows within the organization.

Responsibilities:

+ Assist with updating and maintaining production tracking documents (e.g., MRLS) and job cleanup routing to ensure accurate data entry and material management.

+ Support the development of inventory systems and warehouse optimization efforts, including analyzing workflows and tracking performance metrics.

+ Help onboard new suppliers, update vendor information, and ensure accuracy in the supplier database.

+ Conduct time studies to identify process inefficiencies and collaborate on operational improvements.

+ Research and update material specifications (e.g., paint attributes) to maintain accurate system records and improve material management.

Competencies:

+ Strong attention to detail for maintaining accurate records and ensuring data consistency.

+ Analytical skills to assess inventory and warehouse workflows and recommend improvements.

+ Organizational abilities for managing data entry, tracking systems, and supplier records.

+ Problem-solving skills to identify inefficiencies in operations and suggest corrective actions.

+ Communication skills to collaborate with team members and suppliers effectively.

Education and/or 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.

Background Prerequisites:

+ Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

+ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

+ The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

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.