Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contractor in Telford is looking for a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to lead a specialized team in a high-precision environment, focusing on CNC programming and tooling strategy. The role involves managing all aspects of people management, adapting CNC programs, and supporting production KPIs. Ideal candidates will have a degree in mechanical engineering and significant leadership experience, particularly in turning and milling processes. The company offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment, fostering work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working time models

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in manufacturing processes of turning and milling.
• experience in CNC programming and Tool-data-management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for CNC-Programs and Tools Management for producing large-calibre weapon systems.
• Manage all aspects of people management.
• Support the Production Manager in achieving production KPIs.

Skills

CNC programming

Tool-data management

Leadership

Reading technical drawings

Education

Completed studies in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

TopSolid

Teamcenter

Exapt

Job description

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.

The individual will be responsible for:

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. 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

• 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

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.