Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Rheinmetall Defence UK Ltd in Telford Shropshire

Rheinmetall /

Manufacturing Engineer

Ref.-Nr.:

UK00647

Schedule type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent Full-Time

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Position Responsibilities

Liaison with RWM as part of technology transfer. This will involve spending periods of time in Germany understanding manufacturing processes. Planning of all machinery and tooling requirements to satisfy task requirements. Continually review to find best solution and recommend innovative technology when appropriate. Defining and developing process specifications and capability indices. Creation and maintenance of Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans. Leading the activity of pre-production readiness of all new equipment, ensuring that the following requirements are met: + Demonstrate procedural compliance and product quality through liaison with the Quality department (via IAT and FAT).
+ Relevant training of Operators and support functions on any production machinery, tooling, jigs and fixtures, in-line with SHE requirements.
+ Parts, tooling and consumable requirements are identified for tie-in with Logistics delivery planning.
+ Support the SHE buy-off of any new technologies and equipment.
Creation and maintenance of MBoM and process routings. Producing comprehensive manufacturing instructions to ensure safe, efficient working to agreed quality standards. Conducting Risk and PUWER assessments and promoting safe working practices. Providing lineside manufacturing support to the Production Delivery Teams to: + Support daily shop floor management escalation meetings and shop floor queries.
+ Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.
+ Improve improving existing manufacturing processes (including process, layout, equipment etc) using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Supporting the Procurement community to: + Be the technical lead on supplier down-selection activities, ensuring proposals are compliant with technical requirements.
+ Manage any descoping activities required to meet financial constraints whilst achieving the agreed manufacturing capability.
+ Conduct Make versus Buy (MvB) assessments.
+ Conduct capacity analyses, identify key constraints and recommend a course of action to reduce risk within the supply chain.
Working with the QA department to agree quality standards and ensure process is compliant. Raise Quality Alerts as necessary to highlight any issues. Operating with a high degree of autonomy to prevent and resolve issues, applying problem solving techniques to complex situations. Supporting project manager by providing input into project reports.


WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Essential:

Demonstrated experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer with a focus on milling, turning, grinding, honing, drilling and boring processes. A recognised Engineering qualification/engineering apprenticeship or suitable engineering qualifications in a manufacturing/ discipline equivalent to HNC or higher. Demonstrated experience with CNC programming using CAD CAM packages. Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and metrology principles. Knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing techniques. Security cleared or the ability to attain and maintain a UK security clearance up to SC level.

Desired:

Experience in defining and managing Key Performance Indicators. Understanding of Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs). Experience working with SAP and Teamcenter. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel. Professional knowledge of relevant Engineering standards (including SHE regulations). Excellent communication, negotiation, and diplomacy skills Ability to balance priorities across manufacturing in support of business and customer requirements. CONTACT INFORMATION


UK.HR@Rheinmetall.com