Rolling Stock Mechanical Engineer

MPI Limited; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation is seeking a Permanent Rolling Stock Mechanical Engineer in London. This role involves ensuring fleet availability and technical/safety assurance for the Docklands Light Railway. The successful candidate will manage rolling stock systems and lead compliance initiatives while contributing to innovative engineering projects. Strong engineering qualifications and experience are essential for this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Higher level engineering qualification(s) required.
• Experience in Technical Rolling Stock Engineering essential.
• Knowledge of ROGS and understanding of ORR essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing safety compliance and reliability improvements.
• Deliver technical changes through the DLR assurance process.
• Project manage implementation of innovative work streams.

Skills

Technical knowledge of vehicle systems

Commercial and project management

IT skills – MS Office

Excellent written and verbal communication

Knowledge of rolling stock technical compliance

Experience working with third-party suppliers

Education

Relevant Engineering degree

C.Eng or I.Eng accreditation

Tools

Rolling Stock diagnostic software packages

Job description

MPI are currently recruiting for a Permanent Rolling Stock Mechanical Engineer for the Docklands Light Railway
60K benefits

Purpose of Job

The Rolling Stock Engineers are responsible for all aspects of rolling stock engineering to support fleet availability, technical/safety assurance and new fleet introduction of the DLR Rolling Stock.

Dimensions
Rolling Stock Engineers will be responsible for identifying, managing and documenting safetycompliance and reliability improvements to the DLR fleets and providing technical support in the following areas:
Technical knowledge and responsibility for all vehicle systems including ATO, electrical and powersystems, electronic and control, mechanical, auxiliary and pneumatic control systems.
Technical knowledge and management of rolling stock materials and suppliers.
Technical knowledge and management of engineering compliance, standards and change.
Technical knowledge and management of maintenance and reliability processes
Technical knowledge and management of rolling stock documentation

Key Accountabilities

Rolling Stock Engineers will be responsible for the following:
Delivering technical changes through the DLR assurance (CAP) process, includingassuring changes as a Designated Competent Person.
Commercial and Project management of rolling stock work and suppliers. This will involve
attending supplier’s facilities/factories as required, both in the UK and Europe.
Implement predict and prevent activities to improve fleet availability and reliability,including producing scopes of work.
Lead technical compliance and safety assurance of rolling stock activities, including conditionassessments, report writing and auditing.
Management and development of the Annual Asset Maintenance Plan (AAMP) andISO55001 requirements. Coach and develop relevant team members, including proactive
succession planning.
Plan and manage integrated engineering activities that deliver business efficiencies.
Project manage implementation of innovative work streams, including “in-house” capabilities.
Technical support with “Engineering Vehicles” such as technical and safety compliance,assurance, documentation and maintenance activities.

Essential / Desirable Experience / Qualifications
Higher level engineering qualification(s). Relevant Engineering degree (or similar),
accredited by the IET/I.MechE. Other qualifications considered with relevant experience.
C.Eng or I.Eng accreditation (or actively working towards) desirable.
Post qualification experience in a Technical Rolling Stock Engineering environmentessential.
Good IT skills – MS Office essential, Good knowledge of typical rolling Stock diagnosticsoftware packages/Engineering software desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to author, present and reviewhigh quality technical documentation essential
Knowledge of rolling stock technical compliance and safety assurance requirementsessential
Knowledge of ROGS and understanding of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) essential
Experience of commercial aspects such as contracts, performance and business KPI’s

Essential
Experience in working with third party suppliers and new train introduction essential
Experience in delivering projects essential
The job holder will have sufficient and rounded knowledge of all Rolling Stock systems

For further information or to be considered, please call MPI - 01992 501111 (option 2) and ask for Sue