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.
Position Responsibilities:
· 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 #LI-SS1
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
Essential:
· 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
Desired:
· 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
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