Rail Reliability Engineer - Power BI & 8D Expert

Stadler; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler is seeking a data-driven reliability engineer to lead analytics for fleet performance. You will develop Power BI dashboards, analyze trends, and support root-cause investigations in collaboration with engineering and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, maintenance optimization and compliant documentation. Ideal candidates have Rail/EMU experience, NVQ4 or equivalent, and strong data analysis skills, with the ability to communicate across technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Qualification or equivalent experience in a Rail, Depot and Engineering environment.
• Formal education at least to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in an appropriate subject matter.
• Electrical, network / software and mechanical time served or equivalent qualification with suitable experience.
• Strong knowledge of rolling stock systems and experience with modern EMU platforms.
• Proven experience leading 8D investigations and structured root cause analysis (5 Whys, FMEA, fault tree analysis)
• Proficiency in Power BI including dashboard development and trend analysis
• Advanced Excel and data handling skills; experience with fleet management or maintenance systems
• Understanding of reliability engineering principles, particularly KTIN and failure trend analysis
• Knowledge of OEM support environments and fleet service contracts
• Ability to diagnose complex, multi-system technical issues
• Demonstrated ability to communicate across technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor teams in a Rail/Depot environment to support reliability and performance goals.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and analytics to monitor fleet reliability, trends and contractual KPIs.
• Act as liaison between Stadler and Nexus engineering teams, suppliers and OEMs to ensure clear communication.
• Lead 8D investigations and apply root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying issues and preventive actions.
• Drive maintenance regime improvements and condition-based maintenance initiatives.
• Analyse data from SRMS and other systems to inform decisions and improve service performance.
• Ensure documentation quality and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and risk management across the Class 555 fleet.

Skills

Power BI dashboard development

Root cause analysis

8D investigations

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Reliability engineering

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SRMS

Job description

Stadler is seeking a data-driven reliability engineer to lead analytics for fleet performance. You will develop Power BI dashboards, analyze trends, and support root-cause investigations in collaboration with engineering and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, maintenance optimization and compliant documentation. Ideal candidates have Rail/EMU experience, NVQ4 or equivalent, and strong data analysis skills, with the ability to communicate across technical and non-technical