Rolling Stock Engineer

Job description

Job ID: 244520
Job Family: Engineering
Organisation: Mobility
Mode of Employment: Full time only

Siemens Rail Systems currently have some fantastic opportunities for Mechanical Rolling Stock Engineers to join our fast-growing team. You will provide engineering leadership, supporting train systems as part of the Engineering Services Team to achieve effective fleet performance and life cycle costs throughout the Rolling Stock Business.

What are my responsibilities?

· Undertake investigations of local and multi-fleet engineering issues
· Mitigate associated engineering risks related to safety and technical issues ensuring no additional risks are imported to the operational railway
· Lead investigations into Safety Related Defects / Technical Incidents
· Develop modification procedures required to improve safety and performance issues.
· Provide engineering expertise to support the development of maintenance optimisation, component overhaul and repair regimes. Utilising standard engineering tools e.g. RAMS
· Production of specifications for engineering activities
· Production of risk assessments and business cases to support engineering recommendations as required
· Undertake component condition assessments to support, develop and improve rolling stock maintenance regimes
· Produce recommendations for re-engineering and repair processes as applicable
· Monitor industry practices to identify processes, maintenance and material changes that will enhance rolling stock performance and achieve business objectives
· Provision of on-site technical support to key supplier’s in support of on-going activities

What experience and skills do I need to apply for this role?

Essential:

· Experience of rolling stock maintenance, planning and IT systems
· Relevant Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
· Good communication skills written & oral
· Good knowledge of IT systems/software

Desirable:

· Experience of Rail Vehicle maintenance and repair activities
· Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status
· Experience with reverse engineering to find alternative suppliers for components, making use of limited information and drawings
· In-depth knowledge of Rolling Stock Maintenance techniques and procedures

As a leading global engineering and technology services company, Siemens provides innovative solutions to help take on the world’s major challenges in the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. Siemens realises that it’s only through our people that we can continue to outpace our competitors, break new ground and set new standards for progress in societies worldwide. That’s why we work hard to make sure we offer excellent rewards and opportunities to our employees.

Siemens plc, Rail Systems provides expertise and technology in the full range of rail vehicles – from heavy rail to metros to trams and light-rail vehicles. In the UK, the Siemens plc, Rail Systems employs around 750 people and maintains over 360 Siemens passenger trains for First TransPennine Express, South West Trains, Heathrow Express, Greater Anglia Franchise (Abellio), Northern Rail, London Midland and ScotRail. In addition to manufacturing the new trains for Thameslink, the company will also be supplying Eurostar with its new high speed fleet of trains.

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How do I apply?

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?

Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.