Rail Systems Engineer: Bogies & Wheelsets

Wabtec; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec UK in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Systems Engineer (Mechanical) to support maintenance and operation optimisation for trains, including spare parts and overhaul work. You will deliver technical solutions, check drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and contribute to safety, reliability and performance across projects.

The role is hands-on, requires CAD proficiency, strong communication and independent working, with travel to customer and supplier sites as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience in mechanical engineering (rail experience preferred) is important.
• Strong knowledge of specification, design, testing and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD and MS Office tools.
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel to customer/supplier sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide system engineering knowledge, experience and skills to Wabtec UK.
• Produce and check technical documentation including Technical Instructions, Overhaul specifications, Production Queries (PQs), technical bulletins, technical reports, technical specifications, Technical Queries (TQs), work instructions, wheelset data sheets, calculations, concessions and Engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Check and approve technical drawings, Engineering bill of materials (EBoMs), customer TI’s and any technical documentation produced by mechanical engineers.
• Provide risk evaluation, assessment and mitigation evidence for product safety hazards.
• Support investigations into failures of systems and components, determine root cause and present findings.
• Support the Wabtec UK tender process.
• Interface with external and internal customers on engineering project progress and issues.
• Maintain Engineering project plans and track Engineering deliverables.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Rail experience preferred

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Wabtec UK in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Systems Engineer (Mechanical) to support maintenance and operation optimisation for trains, including spare parts and overhaul work. You will deliver technical solutions, check drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and contribute to safety, reliability and performance across projects.

The role is hands-on, requires CAD proficiency, strong communication and independent working, with travel to customer and supplier sites as required.