Reliability Engineer

Example Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Example Recruitment Group in Newcastle is recruiting an experienced Reliability Engineer to join the Performance & Engineering team in Newcastle. You will improve reliability, availability and fleet performance for modern EMU rolling stock, using data-driven approaches and close collaboration with engineering teams, customers and suppliers.

The role requires fault trend analysis via Power BI, advanced Excel skills, and experience leading root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, Fault

Qualifications

• Essential: rail engineering/rolling stock expertise.
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
• Time-served Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering background.
• Strong knowledge of modern EMU rolling stock systems.
• Proven fault trend analysis with Power BI, dashboards and data analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with structured root cause investigations (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, Fault Tree).
• Understanding of Reliability Engineering principles; KTIN, failure trend & fleet monitoring.
• Experience with OEM environments or OEM service contracts.
• Experience using fleet maintenance or engineering management systems.
• Ability to diagnose complex multi-system faults.
• Strong communication with customers, suppliers, OEMs, and internal teams.
• UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Apply data-driven analysis to identify reliability trends across the fleet.
• Lead root cause investigations to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Develop dashboards and analyses in Power BI to support fleet performance improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, customers and suppliers to implement improvements.
• Travel to other UK locations when required to support projects.

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Fault trend analysis

Advanced Excel

Reliability engineering

Rolling stock knowledge

OEM experience

Stakeholder communication

Travel flexibility

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent)

IEng/CEng (Chartered Engineer)

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Fleet maintenance systems

Engineering management systems

Job description

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £60,240 per annum

Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract

Hours: Full Time

Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a leading rail engineering organisation to recruit an experienced Reliability Engineer to join their Performance & Engineering team based in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation responsible for maintaining a modern passenger fleet, where you'll play a pivotal role in improving reliability, availability and overall fleet performance. Working closely with engineering teams, customers and suppliers, you'll use technical expertise and data-driven analysis to identify trends, resolve complex engineering issues and deliver continuous improvement across the fleet.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Reliability Engineer with a strong background in rolling stock, fleet performance and reliability engineering.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within a rail engineering, rolling stock or depot maintenance environment.
• Formal engineering qualification to NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent).
• Time-served Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering background.
• Strong knowledge of modern EMU rolling stock systems.
• Proven experience undertaking fault trend analysis using Power BI, including building dashboards, analysing engineering data and identifying fleet reliability improvements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience leading structured root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Excellent understanding of Reliability Engineering principles, including KTIN, failure trend analysis and fleet performance monitoring.
• Previous experience working within an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) environment or supporting OEM fleet maintenance/service contracts.
• Experience using fleet maintenance or engineering management systems.
• Ability to diagnose complex multi-system technical faults.
• Strong communication skills with experience working alongside customers, suppliers, OEMs and internal engineering teams.
• Experience managing technical discussions within a contractual or service environment.
• A proactive and analytical approach with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Flexibility to travel to other UK locations when required.

Desirable

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng).
• NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent).
• Extensive rolling stock experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of RSSB, ORR and RAIB standards