About RWM UK
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 and we are recruiting for Manufacturing Technology Specialist .
You will be part of brand-new, high tech CNC manufacturing facility, helping to build and shape the shop-floor IT and Operational Technology (OT) from day 1.
This is not a pure support role. You will actively shape how production systems, CNC, connectivity, and shop-floor IT are implemented and improved.
Position Responsibilities:
* · Maintenance and troubleshooting of production-related IT systems as well as monitoring and optimization of network connectivity in production lines
* · Management of user access, permissions and system configurations
* · Coordination of vendors and internal teams for system upgrades and patches
* · Support and maintenance of hardware such as industrial PCs, HMIs, barcode scanners, and IoT devices ·
* Introduction of new automation technologies and digital tools, as well as ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations for shop floor systems
* · Integration of engineering tools with production systems for data exchange and reporting, as well as technical support for CAD/CAM, simulation, and data analysis tools used by process engineers
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
Essential:
* · Several years of professional experience in IT support in manufacturing or in an industrial environment
* · Experience with process engineering tools (e.g. Siemens NX, Team Centre, TopSolid) as well as with MES, PLC, TDM (e.g. Exapt) and industrial networks
* · Basic programming skills for PLC
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Rheinmetall is establishing a new production site for large calibre barrels in
Telford - and you have the opportunity to join the company at this really
exciting time of growth and be involved in setting up the new plant from the
very beginning.
What do we offer:
* · Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
* · 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* · Private Healthcare Plan
* · Employer pension contribution up to 6% matched by employer
* · Free on site car park · Career development opportunities · Excellent Training Opportunities