Quality Engineer

Rheinmetall; Telford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days leave

Private healthcare

Pension contribution up to 6%

On-site parking

Training opportunities

Job summary

Rheinmetall is establishing a new production site for large calibre barrels in Telford - and you have the opportunity to join the company at this exciting time of growth. The Quality Engineer will lead quality planning, coordinate assurance, and support manufacturing from day one.

Role requires strong ISO 9001 and defence standards knowledge, plus hands‑on problem solving in a high‑rigour defence environment. Competitive salary, benefits, and training accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and defence regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings, GD&T and defence specifications.
• Experience with 8D, RCA, FMEA, APQP and PPAP.
• Understanding of non‑conformance systems and controlled manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of internal audits, in line with ISO 9001.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally in a high‑rigour defence environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with defence standards such as MIL-STD, STANAG, ISO, ITOP, ITAR and ISO 9001.
• Interpreting and applying customer specifications, MoD requirements and Rheinmetall design authority instructions.
• Creating and maintaining quality plans, inspection instructions, SWI, control plans and acceptance criteria.
• Leading non‑conformance investigations using 8D, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Providing on‑the‑floor quality support for machining, assembly and testing processes.
• Conducting internal audits and supporting external audits from customers, MoD and certification bodies.
• Calibration processes and maintaining the calibration of instruments and updating the register.

Skills

ISO 9001

GD&T interpretation

8D, RCA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP

Non-conformance systems

Internal audits ISO 9001

Cross-functional communication

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Quality Engineer

Telford | Onsite | Full time, Perm

Be Part of a New Manufacturing Company in Telford, UK.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• New, clean , temperature controlled & modern working environment
• Advances CNC Technology & high-precision engineering
• Excellent Job Security
• Competitive salary package
• Convenient Telford location
• Real opportunities to develop and progress

About Rheinmetall

One of Europe's most modern production facilities is currently being setup in Telford – the "UK Gun Hall" project.

Rheinmetall Weapon Munitions UK Limited (RWM UK) – a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rheinmetall Group and part of the Weapon and Ammunition Division – is Rheinmetall's centre of excellence for the production and maintenance of large calibre weapon systems in the United Kingdom.

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to take responsibility for quality planning, coordination, and assurance across the new manufacturing plant.

What You Will Be Doing :

• Ensuring compliance with defence standards such as MIL-STD, STANAG, ISO, ITOP, ITAR and ISO 9001.
• Interpreting and applying customer specifications, MoD requirements and Rheinmetall design authority instructions.
• Creating and maintaining quality plans, inspection instructions, SWI, control plans and acceptance criteria.
• Leading non‑conformance investigations using 8D, root cause analysis and corrective actions. Managing NCRs, concessions and deviations in line with Rheinmetall procedures.
• Providing on‑the‑floor quality support for machining, assembly and testing processes.
• Conducting internal audits and supporting external audits from customers, MoD and certification bodies.
• Calibration processes and maintaining the calibration of instruments and updating the register.
• Working with suppliers to ensure incoming materials and components meet defence‑grade requirements.
• Performing PFMEA for new products, modifications and process changes.
• Analyzing scrap, rework and defect trends to reduce Cost of Non‑Quality.
• Maintaining full traceability and documentation for critical defence components, including serialisation, batch control and configuration management.
• Supporting continuous improvement and promoting Rheinmetall’s quality culture.
• Recording, evaluating and tracking measures for Q reports in SAP
• Any other reasonable tasks requested by the Quality Manager.

What Qualifications You Should Have

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and defence regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings, GD&T and defence specifications.
• Experience with 8D, RCA, FMEA, APQP and PPAP.
• Understanding of non‑conformance systems and controlled manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of internal audits, in line with ISO 9001.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally in a high‑rigour defence environment.

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.

What do we offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare Plan
• Employer pension contribution up to 6% matched by employer
• Free on site car park
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent Training Opportunities

CONTACT INFORMATION

Iwona Kurpiewska

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