Rework & Retrofit Manager (m/w/d)

Die börsennotierte Rheinmetall AG mit Sitz in Düsseldorf steht als integrierter Technologiekonzern für ein substanzstarkes, international erfolgreiches Unternehmen, das mit einem innovativen Produkt- und Leistungsspektrum auf unterschiedlichen Märkten aktiv ist.

Rheinmetall ist ein führendes internationales Systemhaus der Verteidigungsindustrie und zugleich Treiber zukunftsweisender technologischer und industrieller Innovationen auf den zivilen Märkten.

Die Ausrichtung auf Nachhaltigkeit ist integraler Bestandteil der Rheinmetall-Strategie. Durch unsere Arbeit auf unterschiedlichen Feldern übernehmen wir bei Rheinmetall Verantwortung in einer sich verändernden Welt. Mit unseren Technologien, unseren Produkten und Systemen schaffen wir die unverzichtbare Grundlage für Frieden, Freiheit und für nachhaltige Entwicklung: Sicherheit. Die Konzernstruktur umfasst die fünf Divisionen Vehicle Systems Europe, Vehicle Systems International, Weapon and Ammunition, Electronic Solutions und Power Systems.

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• WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• The Rework & Retrofit Coordinator will be responsible for the end-to-end tracking, analysis, and reporting of all rework, retrofit, and modification activities across the BOXER programme. This role ensures that technical changes, corrective actions, and field-reported issues are properly controlled, documented, and monitored through their full lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, configuration management, quality, industry partners, and customer organisations.
• Maintain a comprehensive register of all rework, retrofit, and modification activities for the BOXER vehicle and its variants.
• Track progress of open rework/retrofit tasks with industrial partners and suppliers, ensuring clear status visibility at all times.
• Coordinate the documentation flow between Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Programme Management relating to corrective actions and technical changes.
• Support the evaluation and prioritisation of rework/retrofit actions based on technical risk, customer requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare regular status reports, KPIs, and dashboards for internal management and customer stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with configuration management rules, including version control and change documentation.
• Work with production and field support teams to verify correct implementation of retrofit kits and rework instructions.
• Support root cause analysis activities and help ensure robust corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and customer coordination groups as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tracking tools, documentation standards, and reporting processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical discipline.
• Experience within the defence industry or a highly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of product configuration, change management, and technical documentation.
• Experience working with OEMs, subcontractors, and procurement agencies is highly desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a joint-venture environment with multiple industrial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools; experience with PLM/PDM systems is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.