Rolling Stock Engineer

Siemens; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

24/7 mental health support

Pension and life assurance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Rolling Stock Engineer in Northampton to join the Asset Maintenance Optimisation team. You will support train systems across the rolling stock fleet, optimise component life-cycles and improve safety and reliability.

You will lead investigations, contribute to maintenance strategies and drive continuous improvement across the asset lifecycle, while working with suppliers and customers to deliver effective engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rolling stock optimisation and maintenance planning.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with ability to investigate technical issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into rolling stock issues and safety defects; identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Develop maintenance, overhaul, and repair strategies to improve safety and availability.
• Produce technical specs, risk assessments and business cases for improvements.
• Provide technical leadership across the supply chain and ensure high quality outputs.

Skills

Rolling Stock optimisation

RCM (Reliability-Centred Maintenance)

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

IT systems

Engineering software

Job description

What if your next role helped keep the UK's rail network moving safely, reliably and efficiently? At Siemens Mobility, we believe our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Join our global community, where your growth and development are as important as our shared mission to innovate and transform the rail industry. We are looking for a Rolling Stock Engineer to join our Asset Maintenance Optimisation team in Northampton. Reporting to the Head of Asset Maintenance Optimisation, you will play a key role in supporting train systems across our rolling stock fleet, helping to optimise component and system performance and life-cycles, improve reliability and ensure the highest standards of safety throughout the asset lifecycle for our Train Operating Company Customers and the vehicles Rolling Stock Companies Owners. As a technical specialist, you will provide engineering leadership across a range of rolling stock systems, leading investigations into technical and safety-related issues, supporting maintenance optimisation activities and driving continuous improvements that enhance fleet performance and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers to deliver effective engineering solutions while ensuring engineering risks are identified and appropriately managed.

You’ll make a difference by

• Driving fleet performance and reliability by leading investigations into rolling stock engineering issues, technical incidents and safety-related defects, identifying root causes and implementing effective, sustainable solutions.
• Optimising maintenance and lifecycle costs through engineering analysis, component condition assessments and the development of maintenance, overhaul and repair strategies that improve safety, availability and performance.
• Delivering engineering improvements and modifications by producing technical specifications, risk assessments and business cases that support innovation, reliability enhancements and operational efficiency.
• Providing technical leadership across the supply chain by building strong relationships with suppliers, supporting audits and ensuring engineering solutions meet quality, safety and performance requirements.
• Championing engineering excellence and continuous improvement by monitoring industry developments, sharing best practice and identifying opportunities to enhance rolling stock performance and achieve business objectives.
• Promoting a culture of safety and compliance by ensuring adherence to Siemens health, safety and environmental standards while supporting safe and efficient railway operations.

Your success will be grounded by

Essential

• Proven experience of Rolling Stock Optimisation and condition assessment activities, vehicle maintenance planning and vehicle associated systems, including Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM).
• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of modern IT systems and engineering software tools. Including the creation and use of current Agentic AI tools to aid workflows.
• The ability to investigate technical issues, analyse data and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work independently and be able to deliver timebound projects against agreed project plans.

Preferred

• Experience of rail vehicle maintenance and repair activities.
• Chartered Engineer status or a commitment to working towards professional registration.
• Experience of reverse engineering and sourcing alternative component solutions using limited technical information.
• In-depth knowledge of rolling stock maintenance techniques and engineering processes.
• Experience applying reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) principles.
• Knowledge of engineering risk management and technical assurance processes.

At Siemens Mobility, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and valued both professionally and personally.

Wellbeing

Flexible working, 24/7 mental health support, subsidised gym memberships, subsidised Bupa healthcare, enhanced sick pay.

Financial

Match and More pension, life assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, annual bonus.

Family

Day-one parental rights, shared parental leave, extra holidays for length of service, 26 days annual leave plus public holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell up to five days each year, volunteering days and sabbaticals.

Personal Growth

Access to online learning, support for external training and development opportunities, an inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, active employee networks and opportunities to grow your skills and career.

Join Siemens Mobility, where your expertise can help shape the future of sustainable transport.

Transform the Everyday with us

Siemens recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you