Lead CNC Manufacturing Engineer – New Site, Flexible Hours

Rheinmetall Defense Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence engineering company based in Shrewsbury is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to oversee a specialist team at their new production site in Telford. The role focuses on CNC programming, tooling strategy, and managing manufacturing data systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical engineering, significant leadership experience in manufacturing, and expertise in CNC programming and tool-data management. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working time models

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in manufacturing processes.
• Experience in turning, milling in shift operation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in CNC programming and tools management.
• Manage people and adapt CNC programs.
• Set up systems and maintain master data information.

Skills

CNC programming

Leadership

Data management

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

TopSolid

Teamcenter

Exapt

Job description

A defence engineering company based in Shrewsbury is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to oversee a specialist team at their new production site in Telford. The role focuses on CNC programming, tooling strategy, and managing manufacturing data systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical engineering, significant leadership experience in manufacturing, and expertise in CNC programming and tool-data management. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package and a dynamic work environment.