Lead Manufacturing Engineer

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

Overview

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

Qualifications

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

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