Job Assembly & Integration Technician (MIV Boxer Programme)

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Ltd RBSL Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Shrewsbury is seeking an Assembly & Integration Technician for the MIV Boxer Programme. You will be responsible for assembling and integrating modular structures of advanced military vehicles. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Engineering qualification and assembly experience in a manufacturing environment. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits including flexible working and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Annual incentive scheme

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Engineering / Manufacturing bias required.
• Experience in assembly within electrical or mechanical engineering.
• UK MOD ‘SC’ security clearance needed or sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate systems for the MIV Boxer vehicles.
• Confirm integrity of vehicle systems and conduct basic tests.
• Complete technical reports and assist Quality department.

Skills

Assembly experience in electrical or mechanical engineering

Understanding and application of electrical and mechanical engineering principles

Ability to read technical drawings

Communication skills

Motivated and disciplined with attention to detail

Education

Level 3 qualification in Engineering / Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Assembly & Integration Technician (MIV Boxer Programme)

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Ltd RBSL Ltd in Telford Shropshire

Ref.-Nr. : UK00475

Schedule type : Full Time

Contract Type : Permanent Full-Time

compensation : 35.700£

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) designs, manufactures and supports world leading military vehicles. This is a unique opportunity to become part of the team developing, manufacturing, integrating and testing some of the most technically advanced armoured vehicles.

The individual in this role will report directly to the ‘Team Leader Assembly & Integration’ and be responsible for the assembly, integration and test of systems & sub-systems of modular structures (Mission Module & Drive Module) of the BOXER armoured vehicle to the relevant quality and accreditation standards. The individual will hold relevant qualifications and be able to demonstrate prior experience in relevant areas of manufacture.

Shift work & overtime are planned.

Responsibilities

• Complete assembly, integration & test tasks for MIV Boxer vehicles in accordance with manufacturing instructions, engineering drawings, quality standards, and SHE requirements.
• Confirm integrity of vehicle systems, sub-systems and Line Replaceable Units (LRU’s) – including basic tests and fault finding.
• Be able to read and interpret technical drawings of components and assemblies to understand specifications, tolerances and required materials to carry out the required task.
• Complete technical reports and assist the Quality department as required.
• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety & Environmental Policy requirements, and take any reasonable steps and precautions to protect or minimise harm to the workplace, its employees and the environment.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working area in accordance with 5S requirements, whilst adhering to a specified production schedule.
• Check the quality of own work, ensuring traceability through self-certification of production documentation records (e.g. test instructions, test reports).
• Perform crane operation and lifting tasks in accordance with safe working practices and instructions.
• As required, support the Logistics team to complete the movement, delivery, and inspection of parts and consumables.
• In exceptional circumstances, you may be required to undertake work at other facilities (e.g. UK MOD sites, supplier premises)
• Adhere to the companies code of conduct.

Required Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Engineering / Manufacturing bias (or equivalent experience).
• Assembly experience working within an electrical or mechanical engineering or production environment in a similar industry.
• Understanding and application of electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines and principles.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures of complex structural components.
• Understanding and application of quality control within the production line.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a Team, or individually.
• UK MOD ‘SC’ security clearance needed (If no SC yet, RBSL will sponsor application).
• Candidate must declare any known concerns that they may have in achieving security clearance in their application.
• Communication skills & ability to transfer knowledge, able to work within a high performing team.
• Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical aptitude, continuous improvement mind-set and can demonstrate attention to detail.

Desirable / advantageous

• Experience in working in a low volume, discrete, heavy manufacturing environment.
• Electrical, or mechanical, pneumatic and / or hydraulic system installation & fault finding experience.
• General knowledge of SAP.
• Heavy goods vehicle licence (C Licence)

What We Offer You

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5day week
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
\>Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Contact Information

Contact Person : Iwona Kurpiewska