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Lead Manufacturing Engineering

Richard's Castle (Shropshire), England, United Kingdom
Full time
Posted 6 days ago
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Rheinmetall UK
Defence & emergency
501-1,000 employees
26 jobs
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Rheinmetall Weapon Munitions 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.

Lead Manufacturing Engineer will lead a specialist team in a high-precision environment, responsible for CNC programming, tooling strategy, and manufacturing manufacturing data systems, working closely with Production and Engineering to ensure a smooth and efficient start of the production

The individual will be responsible for:
  • Responsible for CNC-Programs and Tools and Data Management for the production of large-calibre weapon systems
  • Manage all aspects of people management
  • Adaptation of CNC programmes and, if necessary, creation of new ones
  • Setting up systems (e.g. Top Solid and Exapt) and maintenance of master data information
  • Definition and procurement of required tools, clamping, auxiliary and measuring equipment
  • Support the Production Manager in achieving production KPI’s (e.g. Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery & People) targets and actively participate with continuous improvement activities (e.g. production efficiency, OEE, operating cost reduction, safety, PPS & 5S).
  • Supporting the production and acceptance of new machines and systems

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Essential:
  • Completed studies in mechanical engineering or equivalent
  • Significant leadership experience in the manufacturing processes of turning, milling in shift operation
  • Significant experience in CNC programming and Tool-data-management (e.g. TopSolid, Teamcenter, Exapt)
  • Be able to read and interpret technical drawings to understand specifications, tolerances and required materials to carry out the task.

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
  • Flexible work

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information contact

Iwona Kurpiewska

iwona.kurpiewska@rheinmetall.com

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