Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering company is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer for their new production site in Telford. In this role, you will lead a specialist team responsible for CNC programming and data management in a high-precision environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical engineering and significant leadership experience in manufacturing. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a flexible working environment to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working time models

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in manufacturing processes (turning, milling).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings for specifications and materials.
• Experience in CNC programming and tool data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNC-Programs, Tools, and Data Management for production.
• Manage people within the manufacturing team.
• Adapt and create CNC programs as needed.
• Set up systems like TopSolid and maintain master data.
• Define and procure required tools and equipment.
• Support production manager in meeting KPIs.

Skills

CNC programming

Data management

Leadership in manufacturing

Mechanical engineering

Education

Completed studies in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

TopSolid

Teamcenter

Exapt

Job description

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 data systems, working closely with Production and Engineering to ensure a smooth and efficient start of the production.

Responsibilities

• 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. TopSolid 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

Qualifications

• 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. The business will offer a competitive compensation package, enhanced annual leave and much more. In addition, you will find a creative and dynamic work environment with flexible working time models ensuring a good work‑life balance.