Mechanical Engineer - Rail - 12-18 Month FTC

Harvey Nash Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a highly established organization as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer on a fixed-term contract in the rail industry. This role involves product design, hardware delivery, and managing third-party suppliers to develop prototype units. You will be responsible for creating technical specifications, reviewing documentation, and translating complex technical language for stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enhancing your engineering skills in a collaborative environment. If you are a qualified engineer passionate about the rail industry, this position offers you the chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Essential qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in the rail industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage third-party suppliers to develop future prototype units.
• Create technical specifications and documentation as directed.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Stakeholder Management

Technical Documentation

Education

Qualification as an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Mechanical Engineer / Electrical Engineer - Rail - 12-18 months FTC

A qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer is required on a fixed term contract basis for 12 - 18 months in an advisory and operational capacity to support various projects of work for a highly established organisation within the industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for product design, electrical / mechanical engineering, hardware delivery and functionality within the rail industry.

Role Responsibilities

• Managing third party suppliers to develop future prototype units
• Reviewing internal technical documentation
• Successfully managing challenging stakeholders
• Deliver to, at times challenging, tight programme deadlines
• Create technical specifications / documentation as directed by the programme
• Liaise with project and programme delivery teams, building strong relationships and ensuring effective collaboration
• Provide layman's terms answers to highly technical questions raised by stakeholders both internal and external to ensure complex language is translated into easily digestible information

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualification as an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer is essential
• Experience in the rail industry either directly or via an agency / consultancy is highly desirable

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