Rheinmetall Weapons and Ammunition UK (RWM UK) is part of the

defence engineering company Rheinmetall AG based in Germany. We

design, manufacture and support military large-calibre weapon systems

used by the British Army and international customers.

RWM UK is now starting a new production site in Telford (CNC

environment) and we are recruiting for Manufacturing Engineer who will

be responsible for the maintenance of machines and equipment for the

production of large-calibre weapon systems.

This role require experience working in manufacturing environment with a

focus on CNC Machines.

The individual will be responsible for:

· Liaising with RWM as part of technology transfer; This will involve

spending occasional periods of time in Germany understanding

manufacturing processes

· Planning the ramp up of a new production line for large calibre weapon systems · Coordinating the installation of new machinery according to programme schedule · Creation and maintenance of Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans. · Leading the activity of pre-production readiness of all new equipment · Conducting Risk and PUWER assessments and promoting safe working practices · Providing lineside manufacturing support to the Production Delivery Teams · Working with the QA department to agree quality standards and ensure process is compliant · Operating with a high degree of autonomy to prevent and resolve issues, applying problem solving techniques to complex situations · Be the technical lead on supplier down-selection activities, ensuring proposals are compliant with technical requirements · Supporting project manager by providing input into project reports.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Essential:

· Demonstrated experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer with

a focus on milling, turning, grinding, honing, drilling and boring

processes,

· A recognised Engineering qualification/engineering apprenticeship or

suitable engineering qualifications in a manufacturing/ discipline

equivalent to HNC or higher.

· Demonstrated experience with CNC programming using CAD CAM

packages.

· Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

(GD&T) and metrology principles.

Desired:

· Experience in defining and managing Key Performance Indicators.

· IOSH Managing Safety qualification.

· Understanding of Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs).

· Experience working with SAP and Teamcenter.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want Rheinmetall to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions