Rolling Stock Engineer – Bogie Systems

Randstad Cpe London; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Rolling Stock Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team. This role focuses on providing expert support for railway bogies and underframe equipment, ensuring safety and performance optimization. As part of a rapidly expanding team, you will lead investigations into engineering issues, develop modification procedures, and provide on-site support to key suppliers. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about engineering and railway systems to make a significant impact in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rolling stock maintenance and planning.
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Investigate engineering issues and mitigate associated risks.
• Lead investigations into safety-related defects and technical incidents.
• Develop modification procedures for safety and performance improvements.

Skills

Rolling Stock Maintenance

Planning and IT Systems

Rail Vehicle Maintenance

Communication Skills

Knowledge of IT Systems/Software

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification

Tools

RAMS

Job description

Rolling Stock Engineer – Bogie Systems

We currently have some fantastic opportunities for Mechanical Rolling Stock Engineers to join our growing Engineering team. The Rolling Stock Engineer – Bogie Systems will provide engineering leadership, supporting a variety of train systems with a particular focus on railway Bogies and underframe equipment. As part of the Engineering Services Team, you will provide expert-level support for overhaul activities. As a rapidly expanding team, we have scope for the successful candidates to be site-based at the Bogie Service Centre

This is an office-based Engineering support role.

What are my responsibilities?

• Undertake investigations of local and multi-fleet engineering issues.
• Mitigate associated engineering risks related to safety and technical issues ensuring no additional risks are imported to the operational railway
• Lead investigations into Safety Related Defects / Technical Incidents
• Develop modification procedures required to improve safety and performance issues.
• Provide engineering expertise to support the development of maintenance optimisation, component overhaul and repair regimes. Utilising standard engineering tools e.g. RAMS.
• Production of specifications for engineering activities.
• Production of risk assessments and business cases to support engineering recommendations as required.
• Undertake component condition assessments to support the development and improvement of rolling stock maintenance regimes.
• Produce recommendations for re-engineering and repair processes as applicable.
• Provision of on-site engineering support to key suppliers in support of on-going activities.

What experience do I need to apply for the role?

Essential:

• Proven experience of rolling stock maintenance, planning and IT systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Rolling Stock Maintenance techniques and procedures.
• Experience of Rail Vehicle maintenance and repair activities.
• In-depth knowledge of passenger or freight railway bogies.
• Relevant Engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Good communication skills written & oral.
• Good knowledge of IT systems/software.

Preferred:

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status.

Experience with reverse engineering to find alternative suppliers for components, making use of limited information and drawings.

Drives and influences developments, technical value streams or technical processes within own field of expertise according to strategic needs, impacting the business.

* Holds special knowledge and experience, including fundamental customer knowledge.
* Drives and influences developments, technical value streams or technical processes within own field of expertise according to strategic needs, impacting the business.
* Typically advises and supports Segments, Departments or CT Research Groups, respectively.
* Is known in respective scientific community and utilizes his/her network.
* Takes responsibility for their technology field including disruptive technologies.
* Trains and coaches others in the whole organization in their field of expertise.

Required Qualifications

• None