Job: Industrial Engineer

About Us

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.

About the Team

RWM UK is now starting a new production site in Telford and we are recruiting for two Industrial Engineers will be will be responsible for the start of production and the ramp up into a 3-shift work pattern in the new Barrel Production & Breech Block Production.

Important: In the beginning the ramp-up of the new machinery will be the major target. Therefore a qualification period of several weeks in Germany is planned.

• Adjustment of CNC programmes, clamping devices, tools, etc. for the new production machines
• Working together with supplier to finalize machine acceptance tests and programming of needed post processors
• Optimisation of manufacturing processes with the aim of improving efficiency and process stability, as well as optimising quality
• Programming of CNC programmes
• Selection of tools, clamping devices and auxiliary equipment
• Design of clamping and auxiliary tools and their procurement
• Creation and maintenance of SAP master data for work plans, workstations, test and goods receipt inspection plans, technical delivery conditions, manufacturing instructions, etc.
• Collaboration on development projects and series production readiness

• Completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic, CNC-Operator, technical draughtsman or similar with relevant professional experience
• Further training as a technician and/or master craftsman
• Degree in engineering or industrial engineering is an advantage
• Professional experience in production of milling products
• Good knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office and BDE systems
• Good IT and computer skills
• Experience in CNC programming (focus on turning programming)
• Knowledge of TopSolid and Exapt (or similar)
• Experience with CNC controls and post-processors

• Language skills in German
• Experience with the acceptance of new machinery as well as a ramp-up of a new production site
• Worked in the defence industry before

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.