Shopfloor IT specialist

Telford

2 months ago

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
About RWM UK
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.
RWM UK is now starting a new production site in Telford and we are recruiting for Shopfloor IT Specialist who will be responsible for the introduction of the production related IT equipment and software to enable the ramp up phase of the project.
Important: In the beginning the ramp-up of the new machinery will be the major target. Therefore a qualification period of several weeks in Germany is planned.
Position Responsibilities:

Maintenance and troubleshooting of production-related IT systems as well as monitoring and optimisation of network connectivity in production lines
Ensuring high availability and performance of shop floor applications
Management of user access, permissions and system configurations
Coordination of vendors and internal teams for system upgrades and patches
Support and maintenance of hardware such as industrial PCs, HMIs,barcode scanners, and IoT devices
Introduction of new automation technologies and digital tools, as well as ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations for shop floor systems
Integration of engineering tools with production systems for data exchange and reporting, as well as technical support for CAD/CAM, simulation, and data analysis tools used by process engineers
Management of licences and updates for specialised software · Local Administration for Office IT (Hard- and Software)
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
Essential:
Successfully completed degree in computer science, engineering or a comparable qualification in a related field
Several years of professional experience in IT support in manufacturing or in an industrial environment
Experience with process engineering tools (e.g. Siemens NX, Team Centre, TopSolid) as well as with MES, PLC, TDM (e.g. Exapt) and industrial networks
Basic programming skills
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Desired:
Experience with the acceptance of new machinery as well as a ramp- up of a new production site
Language skills in German
Professional experience in defence industry
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We want Rheinmetall to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions

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