Rolling Stock Manufacturing Inspector

RINA; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA in Mumbai invites applications for a Rolling Stock Manufacturing Inspector within the Electronics and System Engineering Division. The role oversees inspection across fabrication, assembly, testing, and final acceptance of rail vehicles to ensure compliance with technical specs and quality requirements.

The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in rolling stock manufacturing or quality assurance, with expertise in welding, electrical systems, and ITP processes, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in rolling stock manufacturing, inspection, or quality control.
• Experience with carbody, bogies, electrical/traction systems, and train integration.
• Knowledge of EN 15085, EN 12663, EN 45545, IEC standards, ITPs, and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of rolling stock components and assemblies.
• Identify non-conformities, document NCRs, and track corrective actions.
• Review welding procedures, qualifications, and NDT verification.
• Inspect installation of electrical wiring, panels, and onboard systems.
• Maintain inspection records, quality reports, and checklists.
• Audit supplier facilities and verify subcontractor compliance.

Skills

Inspection

Quality control

NDT knowledge

Welding knowledge

Engineering drawings reading

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WPS knowledge

WPQR knowledge

NDT methods

EN 15085 awareness

Job description

RINA is currently recruiting for a Rolling Stock Manufacturing Inspector to join its office in Mumbai/Sri City/Savli within the Electronics and System Engineering Division.

Mission

The Rolling Stock System Engineer will act as Rolling Stock Manufacturing Inspector for the project of assignment. The successful candidate is responsible for ensuring that rail vehicles (locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, coaches, or metro trains) are manufactured in compliance with technical specifications, applicable standards, and quality requirements. The role involves inspection, verification, and documentation across all manufacturing stages, including fabrication, assembly, testing, and final acceptance.

This position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in rolling stock manufacturing, inspection, or quality assurance within the railway industry.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of rolling stock components and assemblies
• Conduct witness and hold point inspections in line with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Identify non-conformities (NCRs), ensure proper documentation, and track corrective actions
• Inspect welded structures (EN 15085 compliance) and fabrication activities
• Review welding procedures (WPS), qualifications (WPQR), welder certifications and verification (NDT)
• Perform visual and dimensional checks on carbody structures and critical components
• Inspect and QA/QC of other joints (screwing, bolting, gluing, hybrid joints)
• Inspect installation of electrical wiring, panels, and onboard systems
• Verify routing, termination, labeling, and compliance with schematic diagrams
• Witness functional testing of key systems
• Witness and validate routine, type, and acceptance tests
• Review test procedures and results (FAI, FAT, SAT, SIT, static tests, dynamic tests where applicable)
• Ensure proper test documentation and reports are completed and approved
• Prepare and maintain detailed inspection records, quality reports (included non-conformance), and checklists
• Review manufacturing dossiers, quality records, and certification packages
• Ensure traceability of materials and components
• Conduct audits and inspections at supplier facilities
• Verify compliance of subcontracted components with contractual requirements
• Monitor supplier quality performance and follow up on corrective actions

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Rolling stock manufacturing, inspection, or quality control
• Experience with major systems: Carbody, Bogies, Electrical/traction systems, Train integration
• Knowledge of: EN 15085 (welding), EN 12663, EN 45545 (fire safety), IEC standards, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Quality process and tools
• Ability to read: Engineering drawings, Wiring diagrams and Pneumatic schematics

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.