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WELCOME TO OUR TEAM! CONTENT Rheinmetall Automotive. A brief introduction. Peter Sebastian Krause, Content Member of the Executive Board Human Resources

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Could you imagine thinking about the increase, and both at low fuel con- Product World / History 8 mobility of the future together with us? sumption and consistently high comfort. Do you also seek to create a more envi- Those are exciting tasks for which Future 10 ronmentally friendly drive technology? we are seeking excellent engineers, To search for solutions for our inter- zealous technicians and management We offer 12 national customers? If so, we should assistants as well as students and meet. We don’t mind breaking the first trainees who are eager for knowledge. Info page 14 ground. You should know with whom you are dealing and what we have to But if you seek, you shall have something Worldwide 16 offer. Let us introduce ourselves in the to offer. Interesting topics can only be following pages. the beginning. We know you want more. Sustainability 18 Well, you should expect more from But first, the basics: Rheinmetall Auto- an international corporation such as Perspective 20 motive stands for notable pioneering the one with Rheinmetall Automotive. achievements. More than 80 years ago, Whether projects abroad, on-site Application 23 Karl Schmidt recognized the necessity vocational training, playing sports with of weight reduction and invented the your fellow employees, or just the great light alloy piston. At the same time, feeling of working for a company that Alfred Pierburg was working on innova- focuses on sustaina­ bility – there are tive and efficient engine components many reasons to want to be a part of in Neuss, Germany. Ever since, our Rheinmetall Automotive. This brochure goal has been to be the pioneers in gives you a first insight into the many the automotive industry and to create advantages of working at Rheinmetall sustainable mobility for everyone. Automotive. And who knows, maybe it will make you want to tell us something Admittedly, these are big words. But about yourself. And we’d love to hear it. one cannot think big enough when considering what challenges the future has in store. Exhaust emissions should decrease, engine performance should

2 3 In a nutshell: What does Rheinmetall Automotive do?

Rheinmetall Automotive is one of the world’s 100 cooling and thermal management, downsizing, and the largest suppliers to the automotive industry and reduction of weight and friction. Furthermore, Rheinmetall considers itself as contributor of the mobile future. Automotive deals with the drives of the future for electric and hybrid vehicles and has aligned its development and Rheinmetall Automotive AG is the mobility area of the tech- production accordingly. With the brands Kolbenschmidt and nology corporation Rheinmetall Group and is represented Pierburg, Rheinmetall Automotive looks back upon more worldwide at more than 40 locations. As supplier to the auto- than a hundred years of automotive competency – and its ʼS motive industry, Rheinmetall Automotive develops, produces Motorservice is a strong brand in the automotive aftermarket. and markets components and systems for the automotive This combination results in unique system competence that industry. The core competencies of its operating units cover enables all current and future mobility topics to be covered in LET the following areas related to the internal combustion en­ a comprehensive fashion. WORK TOGETHER gine: reduction of emissions, pollutants, and consumption;

Rheinmetall Automotive head office in Kolbenschmidt. Neckarsulm, Germany North America Large Bore Pistons, Small Bore Pistons, 6 locations in the US and Mexico Europe Bearings, Engine Blocks and Aluminum Castings 25 locations in Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic and Turkey

The brand Kolbenschmidt stands for high-quality world’s leading companies in this segment, we enjoy the system components and for a reliable, sustain­able confidence of many well-known and globally active manu- partnership with manufacturers of motors of all facturers with whom we jointly develop and manufacture Asia kinds. the engines of tomorrow. In addition to our outstanding 15 locations in China, quality, our customers especially appreciate our problem- South America India and Japan Whether small bore or large bore pistons, engine blocks or solving competency and our service. For there is one thing 1 location in Brazil aluminum castings – Kolbenschmidt develops, manufac- our partners can depend on: we consistently apply all of our tures, and delivers customer-specific solutions for internal expertise and our comprehensive know-how to continuously combustion engines used in automobiles, commercial diesel improve our materials, methods, and products. applications, ships, and stationary engines. As one of the

Brands

Business Units Bearings Actuators Hardparts Castings Automotive Emission Systems Mechatronics Large Bore Pistons Commercial Diesel Systems Small Bore Pistons Pump Technology Solenoid Valves

4 5 Reducing CO2 and other emissions while simulta- Whether EGR systems, valves, actuators, or pumps – Pierburg neously optimizing performance: that is the great is a synonym for competency and innovation in the area of challenge of the automotive industry. reduced emissions and consumption. Our partners trust in the know-how of our personnel and our Whether conventional or alternative engines: what is need­ passion for developing and manufacturing mechatronic com- ed are specialists who can find optimal solutions to this ponents, modules, and systems for engines. We meet every seeming contradiction. With a tradition stretching back over challenge and, through creativity and innovative power, we a hundred years, Pierburg is a unique brand that stands for enable the drive of tomorrow. reliable partnership and future-oriented technology. As a development partner of the automotive industry, Pierburg researches engine technology for the future and develops innovative solutions that are ready for mass production.

Pierburg. EGR systems, valves, actuators and pumps. Motorservice. The specialists for spare parts.

Motorservice is responsible for the global spare parts industry within Rheinmetall Automotive. Engine component sales in more than 130 countries is our core competence.

We have contact with our distributors all over the world every day, who pass on our products to end customers, repair shops and engine reconditioners. As a service-orientated company, our goal is to ensure that drives work problem-free for a very long time. We aim to support customers in this respect in every way we can. And we work to achieve this every day. Only in this way can we ship engine components all over the world in the quickest way possible. We supply our customers with engine components from the premium brands Kolbenschmidt, Pierburg and TWR Engine Components as well as of the brand BF. We also offer our customers a full- service package. This starts with the forgeryproof package, efficient, modern ordering systems and support provided in a wide range of languages, right through to an extensive package of technical information and trainings on-site. With such a broad lineup, the company commands a foremost position in its respective markets.

6 7 Variable Valve Control Electric Throttle Bodies Exhaust gas flaps and acoustic exhaust flaps Coolant Pumps Product World Residual heat, parking heaters, cooling system Electric Air In addition to the group’s portfolio of automotive products, Engine Blocks Rheinmetall Automotive also produces components for in- Charger dustrial applications like large bore pistons for ships, power Bushings for Tailgates stations, locomotives as well as bearings for almost every application in the field of plant and mechanical engineering. Pistons

Structural Components Cylinder Heads Lightweight Engine Bearings

Bushings for Shock Absorbers Exhaust Air Recirculation Bearings for Seat Adjusters and Doors Secondary- Air Systems Bearings for Active Engine Hoods Pedestrian safety system Bushings for Injection Pumps Oil Pumps Electrical, Solenoid Valves Vacuum Pumps Actuators mechanical, variable For coolant, oil, and vacuum applications and turbo recirculation valves

History

1909 1910 1928 1970 2012 2012 2014 2014 2014 2016 Bernhard Pierburg Karl Schmidt builds a The first Solex carburetor Development of the Continued international expansion, China joint venture Kolbenschmidt is the Foundation of KS HUAYU Opening of the plant KSPG Automotive turns into founds the steel trading smelting plant in of Gebr. Pierburg OHG is first exhaust gas especially in Mexico, China and with SAIC/Hasco, PHP world’s first supplier of AluTech GmbH – joint Niederrhein/Neuss Rheinmetall Automotive company Gebr. Pierburg Heilbronn for light- used in the motor of the recirculation (EGR) Europe steel pistons for venture with Chinese OHG in Berlin weight metals and Hanomag P 2/10 valve by Pierburg passenger car diesel supplier HASCO lightweight metal alloys engines

8 9 Where does the journey lead to?

Horst Binnig CEO Thermal Management Module

First of all, in the next five years to come we will see a consi- Horst Binnig, CEO, about technological develop- derable increase in plug-in hybrids. They are the current mar- ments in the field of automotives and the future ket drivers. Thanks to our specialization on the reduction of orientation of the company. emissions and of consumption as well as on downsizing, we Alternative Electrification of the Reduction of friction are still well set up for this development. At the same time, drive systems powertrain by Pierburg and weight by Do we have to face a continuous development of hybrid we have to look at the more distant future. Thus, the develop- drives and a successive transition to further electric forms of ment cycles in the automotive industry require determining products Kolbenschmidt products propulsion? Or do we rather expect a short leap into the age the course for many main topics as early as possible in order of electric automobiles? And what role do general topics like to compete in acquiring customer orders. urbanization, demographic change and legislation play? These are questions we, as a supplier to the automotive industry, Rheinmetall Automotive needs to organize activities towards intensively tackle because a quite accurate assessment of an ever-increasing electric mobility in its different facets for the market development of the future of our company is of the year 2020 and further because we assume that electric and development work are concerned. For pro­duction, this utmost importance. drives will receive increasing importance. Therefore, includes, for example, range-extender-drives – which are Rheinmetall Automotive finds new ways as far as research currently being developed – as well as the topics of thermal management and components for fuel cells.

By 2025 at the latest, electric engines will be very important. The diversity of the forms of propulsion that will then exist creates new potentials for the development of new business areas for us. This is the reason why we do two things at the same time: in addition to our extensive skills in conventional drives, we will strengthen our competence with regard to the upcoming changes in the automotive market. In principle, our goal is the same as it was 100 years ago: pushing mobility by means of new solutions and innovative products on a long- BEING term basis. PREPARED

Electric vehicle with Rheinmetall Automotive Range Extender

10 11 What you can expect from us. THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

New techniques, new points of view, new challenges: the automotive industry is always changing. We here at Rheinmetall Automotive pursue the target to effectively advance this change – with innovative technologies, excellent qualities, competent service and global activities. For that we would like you to support us. As one of the world’s major automotive suppliers, we offer you the safety of a group as well as the flexibility of a medium-sized business. To put it in a nutshell: a workplace with creative possibilities, perspective and the chance to work internationally.

GLOBAL CHANCES France, Brazil, Japan, USA, Mexico or China: the Rheinmetall Automotive group is represented worldwide with its own locations for production, development and sales. This means for you: interesting tasks, intercultural experience and the perspective to work some time abroad. New technologies, new points of view, new competitors: HEALTHY The automotive market is always changing. Rheinmetall Automotive accepts this challenge and develops innovative AND solutions for tomorrow’s drive technology in a team. EXCITING TASKS EXCITING Become a part of this team and work with us on the future! FIT

Great health offers ensure that our employees feel com- pletely comfortable. From safety at work through nutrition and sports courses to medical check-ups and integration management: a health coordinator, who is at your disposal at each Rheinmetall Automotive location, constantly keeps thinking about new actions. The offer covers e.g. health days upheld on a regular basis with alternating topics, free water dispensers and flu vaccinations, special conditions TEAM for fitness centers, offers for bike renting, and much more. SPIRIT

Taking responsibility and working independently define our everyday life. We have a clear vision and challenging goals and jointly shape our future. But together we also have much fun: barbecue, family and Christmas parties are part of our daily work routine, as well as participating in team sports events (soccer and volleyball competitions, company races) or taking part in driver safety trainings for passenger cars and motorbikes.

12 13 You want numbers? Satisfied customers On behalf of Motorservice, a market-research company No problem. has recorded how the brands Motorservice (MSI), Kolbenschmidt (KS) and Pierburg (PG) are stood on the market. Results over 80% are considered to be better than Technicians love numbers. They want to know the average. everything and get to the bottom of things. We are aware of this. That is why we have compiled some interesting and important numbers concerning Rheinmetall Automotive. How many apprentices are there at Rheinmetall Apart from the traditional improvement system, there is mm Automotive? What significance do research and also an international intrapreneur competition in the entire 640 development have? How many pistons are manufac­ Rheinmetall Group where employees can put forward propo- is the diameter of the largest KS tured where and from what materials each year? sals for new products and business ideas. The best proposal piston. It is installed in e.g. Don’t worry. We do not expect you to know these will be rewarded with a bonus or with profit-sharing of the marine engines with huge figures at your job interview. But they are interesting, returns of the new products. Rheinmetall provides €250,000 dimensions: 17 m long, 7.7 m aren’t they? Especially for people who fancy numbers. as start-up capital. high and 7.5 m wide.

Investment in innovation R&D expenses in millions of euros Average period Further training of employees of employment in Germany A strong company needs well-skilled employees. Our employ­ees can rely on our support – be it external training, special 147 145 149 158 1–15 support programs or our group-internal Rheinmetall Academy.

2012 2013 2014 2015

Number of further education programs others 1,419 in total 71 Annual processing of steel, copper and 16–30 secondary aluminum interdisciplinary 332 Up to 1 31–45 Ca. 20 Mio. 30,000 t 130,000 46 or Steel solenoid valves perMagnetventile day are manufactured produziert Pierburg im Jahr. more 14,000 t in the plant Niederrhein, Neuss. Copper

Average period of employment specialized 1,016 Pierburg Pump Technology has Selling of spare manufactured more than 70,000 t parts in more than 19 Secondary aluminum 14. 130 48 million water recirculation pumps as countries in the world. The Rheinmetall Automotive employee works of the end of 2015. for the company an average of 14.19 years. 5,928 days – 1.43 days per employee

14 15 You can talk to us. In every language.

Are the Chinese really that reserved? And are Ameri- cans really “best friends” with everyone right away? A stay abroad brings many new insights – and additional momentum for the career. Our internatio­n­ al network of production, development and sales locations makes this experience possible for you. Whether you are establishing a joint venture in Shanghai or introducing across-the-group personnel standards in Mexico – you will be welcomed and BEING AT HOME supported everywhere. WORLDWIDE

“You grow technically and personally.” can solve problems in many different ways. It is opening your personal horizon.

Angelo Loreto, Is it easy for you to adjust to different ways of life and work? Factory Manager Pierburg Inc. Fountain Inn, Due to the globalization, differences between countries and about his experiences abroad. cultures get smaller, which makes it easier to find one’s way in comparison to the situation 30 years ago. I try to be as open as possible to the people and the culture, respect the history of the country and to adopt the lifestyle. So far it is Mister Loreto, at the moment you are working for Rheinmetall working out very well. Automotive as a Factory Manager in the USA. What do you think of South Carolina? How do you keep in touch with family and friends so far away It is really nice here. From the first day on it felt like home from home? mainly because of the fantastic support from colleagues I spend my vacations at home and try to spend as much time (in the factory). The people who I work with daily are not only as possible with family and friends. Here in the U.S., I keep highly motivated, they also welcomed me with open arms. up to date via Skype, which is really easy to use nowadays.

And the American way of life? In general, working abroad is seen as a career booster. Can Of course, it is a little different from the ars vivendi of my you confirm this? Italian childhood (laughing). But I easily get along with the I think so, at least it was like this with me. I started my career If you had the choice, in which country would you like to mentality and I enjoy the experience which I can get here. at Rheinmetall Automotive in 2002 as a quality manager and work? made a big step forward due to my stay in India. I was entrust­ I do not have special preferences. I would go everywhere Before, you have been in India for two years. What is it that ed with more responsible tasks – only four years later, I got where my skills and my experience are needed. Nice col- is appealing you to work abroad? the offer to go to the US as a Factory Manager. The challenge leagues and a good glass of Italian red wine can be found I like to work with people from different origins and different was partly quite big but at the end of the day, Rheinmetall everywhere in the world (laughing). cultural backgrounds. You can learn so much. For example Automotive gave me the possibility to grow technically and that you can look at tasks from a different view and that you personally.

16 17 We think long-term. How about you? Ecological planning Clean&Lean – Lean&Clean: You can turn it and twist it, but the sustainability issue is always about the environment. As a globally operating company, we naturally always keep this in mind. You can actually take that literally, as our environ- WHERE ment protection starts right in front of our doorstep. Our RESPONSIBILITY buildings are sustainably constructed and save energy due to GROWS modern facilities. Furthermore, we make sure to create pro- duction processes as emission-free as technically possible, to utilize materials economically, and to strictly adhere to the international regulations for environmental protection.

Economic steering

To us, sustainable economizing means first and foremost: to assume responsibility. We do so by establishing Rheinmetall Automotive internationally as a competitive company, by gen­erating profits and by creating an environment which favors growth. Quality plays an important role in this; it is continually monitored and aligned with the international standards. However, quality alone does not ensure growth. This is why we gradually increased our budget for research and development over the past years. In 2015, €158 million were invested in this department. It is the only way to permanently secure the future of Rheinmetall Automotive.

Social actions

This number speaks for itself – and for Rheinmetall Automotive: 14 years is the average period of employment – way beyond the German average. Our employees seem to feel good working at Rheinmetall Automotive. And that’s no wonder. The company does a lot to ensure this, such as when it comes to balancing work and family life. Not only do we offer individual solutions for child care; we also offer the possibility of extending Sustainability is a frequently used term – but mostly only within the context of parental benefit as well as more flexible working hours. The environmental issues. For us, that is not enough. We want to sustainably econo- company suggestion system also gives you special opportunities mize and retain our employees for the long term. Ecological, economic and social to contribute your ideas to improve the company’s profita- factors should go hand in hand and jointly lead Rheinmetall Automotive into a bility or processes. Everyone at Rheinmetall Automotive is successful future. welcomed to share what they think; your ideas and thoughts are hoped for. And so is your participation in one of the numerous sports programs and various vocational trainings. See the next page for all employee benefits we offer.

18 19 Designing our future every employee and obligatory for managers. This is how we guarantee that the potentials of the employees and mana- Growing together: successfully together! gers are detected and recognized. In addition, they are used Training and personnel development. where their talents can be unfolded and managers and junior For Rheinmetall Automotive it is a concern to systematically employees systematically make progress. support the know-how and potential of its employees in order to push each employee with individually suitable develop- Rheinmetall Automotive offers manifold possibilities on People with gasoline in their blood despise sitting mental steps in a special and personal manner. We work with the corporation level which advance the development of its around. They want to go further. We at Rheinmetall up-to-date instruments of the personnel development. The employees: Automotive support you in your professional and COMPLETELY basis for this is the potential assessment that is open for personal development from the start. We help you to discover your talents and to optimally exploit your CAREFREE ● Career planning potential – in line with your wishes and skills. ● Succession planning

● Competence management Sustainably successful with focused ● Overall feedback trainings! ● Online learning Each employee of Rheinmetall Automotive has access to a training offer that is made up of two parts: Rheinmetall ● Mentoring Academy with its group-wide offers of training and development programs as well as the respective location ● International projects programs – therefore we support employees with several developmental programs that realize their respective management, project or specialist career.

Due to the international positioning, the Rheinmetall Automotive group offers manifold possibilities to gain and deepen experience on an intercultural level in order to further develop the own personality profile.

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20 21 We care for you.

You can find our current job offers at our job portal at Our employees mean a lot to us. We want to provide www.rheinmetall-automotive.com an environment that reconciles work and life, pro­motes collaboration APPLY between colleagues and HERE makes them happy. There- fore, personnel develop- ment is one of the most important basis of our corporate culture.

Provision The Rheinmetall share purchase plan An expert team continuously analyzes working conditions, eliminates safety hazards, provides information about protective measures and improves the ergonomics and safety Beside pension provision and profit sharing, the Rheinmetall at the workplace. We also support employees who want to share purchase plan is a further element of the personnel return to work after prolonged temporary disability in the development. Employees have the opportunity to become co- form of confidential conversations and individual measures owners of Rheinmetall AG – at particularly attractive terms. to prevent the recurrence of the health issue. Work/life balance In addition to the national health insurance, the Rheinmetall Corporation supports its employees with interesting and If care for children or relatives becomes an extraordinary innovative models of company pension. With Rheinmetall challenge, this poses a burden on personal well-being and PLUS, each employee can make provisions for their retirement job efficiency. Viva FamilienService, a specialist supporting and reduce the supply gap. Using deferred compensation, the employee, specifically provides support and relief with an additional benefit can also be provided. The Rheinmetall difficult daily situations. All employees of Rheinmetall Corporation supports three options: deferred compensation, Corporation in Germany can make use of the consulting and direct insurance and Riester pension. supporting services of Viva FamilienService.

Life holds many things. Different life situations require an With the availability of company-supported vacation care for individual insurance cover with a strong partner. Rheinmetall children of employees at some plants, the company has an Insurance Services (RIS), as an independent mediator and active contribution to the work/life balance. Together with a a 100% subsidiary, at your disposal to provide appropriate cooperation partner, a program will be started that guarantees coverage. exciting and varied summer vacations for the children.

If the regular child care is unexpectedly cancelled at short notice, employees at the plant in Neckarsulm have the oppor- tunity to, for example, bring their child to their workplace. For such emergency situations, a specific parent-child office is at your disposal.

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