Overview

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Rheinmetall is an integrated technology group, headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany, and is internationally successful in several markets with an innovative range of products and services.

Organisation profile
Rheinmetall Defence UK was formed to establish a presence in the UK Defence market. Based in Bristol, there are around 100 staff members, including those in Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles UK (RMMV UK), handling the Ministry of Defence Support Vehicle Through Life Support contract. The focus for Rheinmetall in the UK is to provide innovative defence and security products for the Armed Forces. Working closely with the Armed Forces, we provide pioneering technology to the modern battlefield, improving their capability.

Role Description

The Graduate Engineer will join the Rheinmetall Defence UK Engineering organisation supporting the design, manufacture and test of military vehicles and systems. You will work closely with other experienced engineers on engineering programmes within RDUK, including Customer vehicle procurement programmes, internal research and development programmes and internal business processes.

Your responsibilities include learning and developing practical and theoretical engineering skills, participating in meetings and workshops (on and offsite), observing all health and safety codes, completing individual tasks and assignments, and delivering presentations to staff and other stakeholders. You should be well organised, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible.

During this role, you will rotate around the various engineering departments. You will support programme teams in the delivery of engineering tasks and activities and undertake other duties as directed by the Line Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, manufacture and test of military vehicles and systems
• Participate in meetings and workshops (on and offsite)
• Observe health and safety codes and deliver presentations to stakeholders
• Rotate across engineering departments and support programme teams

Skills Required / Qualifications

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of 2:1 Masters Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 3 A Levels including Maths and Science or equivalent
• Interest in design, technology, new product development and understanding engineering in industry
• Interest in how systems work and interact from mechanical or electrical perspectives
• Proficient in IT applications (MS Office) and quick to learn new engineering IT tools
• Proactive, with initiative and excellent communication skills
• Good administrative skills with ability to organise and prioritise tasks
• High attention to detail and excellent time keeping
• Eligible for, and able to attain, and maintain SC Clearance
• Ability to travel to other UK sites and international sites (e.g., Germany)

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary with annual performance-based incentive
• 25 days holiday plus optional 5 extra days
• Match contribution pension scheme
• Private Medical cover
• Salary sacrifice benefits such as cycle to work
• Electronic Vehicle Scheme
• Flexible working hours and location split between home and office
• Opportunity to join the company during a growth period

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Contact

uk.hr@rheinmetall.com

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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