Quality Manager

Rheinmetall Weapons and Ammunition 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.

We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager for our new manufacturing plant based in Telford. You will play a pivotal role in developing, maintaining, and optimising our integrated management systems ensuring that our operations meet the highest quality standards.   

What you will be doing ?

• Responsibility for operational quality management (QMS, auditing, measuring room, production quality and goods receipt)
• Coordination of quality-related interfaces along the supply chain and performance of quality checks (live fire) for large-calibre weapon systems
• Management and further development of the quality team, including performance management, training and personnel issues
• Further development of quality strategies, processes and key performance indicators, as well as support in establishing new production capacities
• Analysis, optimisation and monitoring of processes and production quality, reporting and complaint management
• Ensuring compliance with legal and normative requirements and promoting a culture of continuous improvement

• Technical degree or comparable qualification with relevant professional experience in metalworking
• Several years of management and practical experience in quality management
• Very good knowledge of relevant norms and standards (MIL-STD, STANAG, ISO, ITOP, ITAR)
• Confident use of QM methods (e.g. FMEA, PPAP, 5-Why, Ishikawa) and technical drawings
• IT affinity, especially SAP R/3; Teamcenter knowledge is an advantage
• Ideally, experience in specialised manufacturing processes or military production

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

Iwona Kurpiewska

iwona.kurpiewska@rheinmetall.com