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 Operational Technology Specialist. In collaboration with
production engineers the new machinery and post-processors will be tested &
accepted as well as all related CNC-programs adjusted to the new machinery.
The candidate will also support the central IT department on resolving local
IT issues.
Position Responsibilities:
· Maintenance and troubleshooting of production-related IT systems as well as monitoring and optimisation 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
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