Industrial Engineer

Rheinmetall; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering company is seeking two Industrial Engineers to support the start of production at their new site in Telford. You will work on CNC programming, process optimisation, and collaborate on machine testing. Ideal candidates will have vocational training in industrial mechanics or similar, and ideally have a degree in engineering. Knowledge of SAP and CNC programming is essential. The role offers opportunities for personal development and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic, CNC-operator, or similar with relevant professional experience.
• Further training as a technician and/or master craftsman.
• Professional experience in production of milling products.

Responsibilities

• Adjustment of CNC programmes for the new production machines.
• Collaboration on development projects and series production readiness.
• Optimisation of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

CNC programming

SAP

Microsoft Office

Good IT and computer skills

Education

Completed vocational training as an industrial mechanic

Degree in engineering or industrial engineering

Tools

TopSolid

Exapt

Job description

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 who 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

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.