Quality Engineer in Telford, Shropshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Telford; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension contribution 6%

On-site parking

Career development

Training opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Rheinmetall Weapon Munitions UK Limited (RWM UK) is establishing a new production site in Telford. We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to lead quality planning, coordination and assurance across the new plant, ensuring compliance with MIL-STD, STANAG, ISO and ITAR standards.

You will interpret MoD and customer specifications, develop quality plans, drive root-cause investigations and support audits and calibration activities on the shop floor.

Qualifikationen

• 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-rigor defence environment.

Aufgaben

• Ensure compliance with defence standards (MIL-STD, STANAG, ISO, ITOP, ITAR, ISO 9001).
• Interpret customer specs, MoD requirements, and design authority instructions.
• Create and maintain quality plans, inspection instructions, SWIs, control plans and acceptance criteria.
• Lead non-conformance investigations using 8D, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide on-the-floor quality support for machining, assembly and testing processes.
• Conduct internal audits and support supplier and external audits.
• Manage calibration of instruments and maintain calibration register.
• Work with suppliers to ensure incoming materials meet defence-grade requirements.
• Perform PFMEA for new products, modifications and process changes.
• Analyze scrap, rework and defect trends to reduce cost of non-quality.
• Maintain traceability and documentation for critical defence components.
• Support continuous improvement and promote Rheinmetall quality culture.
• Record, evaluate and track measures for Q reports in SAP.
• Take on other reasonable tasks requested by the Quality Manager.

Kenntnisse

ISO 9001

GD&T

8D

RCA

FMEA

APQP

PPAP

NCR systems

cross-functional collaboration

strong communication

Tools

process quality tools

Jobbeschreibung

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 progressAbout 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

RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of , , , , , , , , medical history, skin , marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your , any previous you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Iwona Kurpiewska