Rolling Stock Manager - Abu Dhabi

Deutsche Bahn AG; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global railway company is seeking a qualified professional with extensive experience in managing high-speed rail projects in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of relevant experience and strong skills in quality assurance, supervision, and project management. This role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment focused on employee development.

Benefits

Attractive working conditions

Competitive compensation package

Professional development programs

International security support

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in managing design and/or construction of rail projects.
• Mandatory experience delivering High-Speed Rail projects.
• Ability to manage inspections, Factory Acceptance Testing for rolling stock.

Responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing and assembly of high-speed trains.
• Conduct inspections and audits at manufacturing sites.
• Review and approve testing and commissioning reports.

Skills

Supervision

Inspection

Project management

Testing and commissioning

Quality assurance

Integration abilities

Fluency in English

Local experience in UAE

Education

University degree (Master’s preferred)

Job description

Overview

DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is part of the DB group, a world‑leading global railway company with extensive operations in Germany and projects worldwide. We offer technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. Our sustainable concepts help shape the world of tomorrow and support economic growth and environmental protection.

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Responsibilities

• Supervision and full oversight of the manufacturing and assembly of high‑speed trains at the contractor, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Conduct inspections, tests, monitoring, and audits at manufacturing sites in accordance with quality and inspection plans.
• Inspect welding and manufacturing work on key structural components of rolling stock (e.g., chassis, floor, car body).
• Inspect installation of systems and subsystems of rolling stock (e.g., traction motors, air‑conditioning units, pantographs, electrical equipment).
• Participate in and supervise hold‑point inspections, First Article Inspections (FAI), and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for rolling stock, depot equipment, and simulators.
• Witness hold‑point inspections for high‑speed rolling stock and depot equipment – a minimum of 50% of all hold points per the ITP.
• Witness First Article Inspections and Factory Acceptance Testing of rolling‑stock‑key/major sub‑systems, rolling stock, depot equipment, and simulator.
• Supervise and manage testing and commissioning activities, including review and approval of test and commissioning plans, strategies, and procedures.
• Review and approve test and commissioning reports, ensuring adherence to approved plans and contract requirements.
• Supervise and manage integration tests between rolling stock and other systems.
• Review, approval, and management of implementation of the safety verification plan, and ensure documentation complies with EN50126 V‑Cycle.
• Oversee rolling stock traction and braking performance requirements, evaluation, and certification.
• Prepare procedures, report formats, and templates, including ETCS‑related braking curve tests.
• Manage failure reporting and corrective action systems (FRACAS/DRACAS) during testing and commissioning phases.
• Establish and lead the Failure Review Board (FRB) for fault analysis and resolution during testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably Master’s and/or Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in managing design and/or construction of rail projects, specifically in rolling stock.
• Mandatory experience delivering High‑Speed Rail (HSR) projects.
• Prior experience in a similar role on a project of comparable size.
• Local experience in the Middle East and/or UAE is advantageous.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Strong skills in supervision, inspection, testing, commissioning, and quality assurance for rolling stock manufacturing, assembly, and installation.
• Ability to manage and witness inspections, Factory Acceptance Testing, and pre‑delivery inspections for rolling stock and related equipment.
• Strong project management, integration, and coordination abilities throughout the full project lifecycle (design, procurement, manufacturing, construction, testing, commissioning, integration, trial operations, certification, handover, close‑out).
• Knowledge of regional industry standards and international best practices for rolling stock projects.
• Ability to oversee site logistics, off‑site manufacturing, and assembly supervision.

Benefits

We offer attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions. Benefits include global onboarding, intercultural training, professional development programs, and international security support.

We invest in the development of our employees and support you in preparing for the next career step.

We encourage growth and creativity, and you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams worldwide.

In case you match the profile and are interested in a complex task within the transport sector, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please state your earliest possible availability as well as your salary expectations.

Please note that your application will be saved and used in electronic form as part of the application process for this position.

Thank you for considering DB Engineering & Consulting as a prospective employer!