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Engineering Contracts Manager

Cedar

England

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A leading Rolling Stock organisation is seeking an experienced Engineering Contracts Manager for a 12-month contract in Aylesbury. This role involves leading supplier development and implementing Lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency within the rail supply chain. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in managing supplier performance and be familiar with key industry standards.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Supplier Development Manager, Engineering Contracts Manager, or similar.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean practices and supplier quality improvement.
  • Immediate availability or short notice preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead supplier development initiatives for Siemens Rolling Stock.
  • Implement Lean methodologies to enhance supply chain efficiency.
  • Manage projects involving reverse engineering of legacy train parts.
  • Define and monitor supplier KPIs.
  • Ensure adherence to rail industry standards.
  • Support obsolescence management and engineering change projects.

Skills

Supplier development
Lean methodologies
Risk management tools
Stakeholder management

Job description

Engineering Contracts Manager – 12 Month Contract

Location: Aylesbury

Day Rate: £600 – £650 (DOE)

Start: Immediate Availability

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Contracts Manager to join a leading Rolling Stock organisation on a 12-month contract. This role is to cover a key interim position, working within supplier development and engineering to deliver operational excellence across the rail supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead supplier development initiatives for Siemens Rolling Stock, driving improvements in reliability, quality, and on-time delivery.
  • Implement Lean methodologies and risk management tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D) to resolve supplier performance issues and enhance supply chain efficiency.
  • Manage projects involving reverse engineering of legacy train parts, collaborating closely with engineering and procurement teams to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions.
  • Define and monitor supplier KPIs, developing improvement plans to reduce NCRs and strengthen long-term supplier relationships.
  • Ensure adherence to rail industry standards (EN15085 & EN6701) for welding and bonding, coordinating with cross-functional teams including suppliers, engineering, procurement, and quality.
  • Support obsolescence management and engineering change projects critical to sustaining rolling stock operations.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Supplier Development Manager, Engineering Contracts Manager, or similar within Rolling Stock / Rail.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean practices, supplier quality improvement, and risk management tools.
  • Track record in successfully managing supplier performance and driving engineering solutions for complex, safety-critical components.
  • Familiarity with industry standards (EN15085 & EN6701) and regulatory compliance in rail manufacturing.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence suppliers and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Immediately available or short notice preferred.

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to work on critical supplier and engineering projects impacting the reliability of UK rail operations.
  • High-impact role with autonomy to drive process improvements and supplier excellence.
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