Rolling Stock Mechanical Engineer

Randstad Cpe London; London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transport sector is recruiting a Permanent Rolling Stock Mechanical Engineer to oversee rolling stock engineering for the Docklands Light Railway. You will be responsible for improving fleet availability, managing technical compliance, and implementing innovative engineering solutions. Candidates should possess relevant engineering degrees and experience in rolling stock systems, ensuring high safety and reliability standards in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Higher level engineering qualification(s) required.
• Post qualification experience in a Technical Rolling Stock Engineering environment essential.
• Knowledge of rolling stock technical compliance and safety assurance required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying, managing, and documenting safety compliance and reliability improvements.
• Commercial and project management of rolling stock work and suppliers.
• Lead technical compliance and safety assurance of rolling stock activities.

Skills

Technical knowledge of rolling stock systems

Project management

Communication skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

Relevant Engineering degree

C.Eng or I.Eng accreditation (or actively working towards)

Tools

Rolling Stock diagnostic software

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 safety compliance 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 power systems, 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, including assuring 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 condition assessments, report writing and auditing.
Management and development of the Annual Asset Maintenance Plan (AAMP) and ISO55001 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 environment essential.
Good IT skills – MS Office essential, Good knowledge of typical rolling Stock diagnostic software packages/Engineering software desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to author, present and review high quality technical documentation essential
Knowledge of rolling stock technical compliance and safety assurance requirements essential
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 - <phone number removed> (option 2) and ask for Sue

Required Qualifications

• None