Performance Engineer (Newton Heath)

CAF Power & Automation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail services company in Manchester is seeking a Performance Engineer to manage safety and reliability of vehicles. The ideal candidate will have experience in systems reliability, hold an HNC/D or above in Engineering, and be capable of working autonomously. The role offers a competitive salary around £64,000 per annum and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Excellent workplace pension scheme

Health care cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and organising tasks.
• Ability to quickly learn new software programmes.
• Experience in a Systems Reliability and Performance role.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety, reliability, and technical issues on vehicles.
• Monitor fleet performance and suggest improvements.
• Manage Safety Related Defects (SRDs).
• Produce and manage reliability data.

Skills

Systems Reliability and Performance experience

PC literate

Experience writing technical reports

Planning and Organising

Ability to learn new technologies

Education

HNC/D or above in Engineering related discipline

Job description

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Performance Engineer (Newton Heath)

Company: CAF Rail UK

Location: MANCHESTER, GB

ABOUT CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast‑paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

What can you expect from CAF?

• Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
• Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
• Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide "what" and "how".
• Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
• Cutting‑edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

What will be your role in the company?

The role of Performance Engineer is responsible for the management of all safety, reliability and technical issues on the vehicles, providing technical support to team leaders and technicians. As the Performance Engineer, you will analyse vehicle data, client reports and defects, along with other sources of information to maintain safe and reliable vehicles for use in passenger service. The role may on occasion involve some UK and Europe travel to engage with other CAF projects or suppliers.

Your daily duties will include:

• Monitoring and reporting of the fleet and materials performance and suggest methods to improve its reliability.
• Daily review of in‑service failures and vehicle availability.
• Regular review of defective material to establish the root cause.
• Management of Safety Related Defects (SRDs), ensuring the project tracker and is maintained and updated regularly.
• Utilising GMAO, LeadMind or other sources of data to produce detailed trend analysis of vehicle system and component failures for inclusion in reports or review at technical meetings.
• Attend daily, weekly, and monthly client meetings as appropriate.
• Generate WECRs or other such business reports as required.
• Develop relationships and processes with suppliers to ensure warranty issues are addressed expediently and corrective actions are applied.
• Provide general materials engineering support and problem solving for technical and procurement departments.
• Support the vandalism process between CAF and the client.
• Identification of modifications to improve fleet reliability.
• Manage and support the Engineering Change process.
• Produce detailed technical investigative reports on significant safety and technical faults.
• Utilise specialist measurement and monitoring equipment to aid in the diagnosis of on[1]vehicle faults.
• Produce, manage, and update reliability and availability data to assist with the customer arbitration process.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to agree the priority of repairs, modifications and campaigns, providing supporting documentation as required.
• Support the training of CAF, client, or maintainer employees.
• Ensuring that all direct reports receive an adequate induction, training plan and training.
• Develop and maintain a close working relationship with Rail Services After Sales Engineering and other Performance Engineers and Managers through CAF Rail UK.

What salary will you be paid for this role?

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £64,000 per annum.

What will make you successful in this position?

To succeed in this role you will need:

• HNC/D or above in an Engineering related discipline.
• Experience in a Systems Reliability and Performance role.
• PC literate with the ability to learn new software programmes quickly.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Proven experience in planning and organising.
• Experience writing technical reports.

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few!

Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree‑planting, company‑wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!