WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
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.
Are you passionate about quality, precision, and continues improvement ?
We are looking for an experienced Quality Inspector (Incoming Goods) who enjoys working hands-on with components, measurements, and technical documentation.
Location: Telford, Shropshire (on-site)
Contract: Perm, 40hrs per week
Working hours: Shift work is planned
Start Date: ASAP
Closing date: 28.02.2026
Responsibilities:
Performing quality assurance on incoming goods for components and assemblies
Initial sample inspection and series inspection of incoming goods based on defined test plans
Evaluation of material certificates, test certificates and material characteristics with regard to normative and specification-related requirements
Carrying out and documenting tests using suitable measuring and testing equipment (2D and 3D measurements)
Application of non-destructive and destructive test methods in accordance with specifications and test plans
Recording, evaluating and documenting test results in SAP, as well as creating and processing Q reports
Carrying out external inspections of weapon and ammunition components at suppliers in the UK and abroadWHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
Completed vocational training in engineering, quality or equivalent
Confident knowledge of reading and interpreting technical drawings, in particular form and position tolerances
Experience in handling measuring and testing equipment, including 2D and 3D measurement technology
Knowledge of quality assurance, ideally in goods receipt
Application experience in destructive and non-destructive testing methods is an advantage
Confident use of IT systems, in particular MS Excel, MS Word and SAPWHAT 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 OpportunitiesCONTACT INFORMATION
Iwona Kurpiewska