Senior Rolling Stock System Engineer (Senior Rolling Stock Inspector Engineer)

RINA; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA in Mumbai, India is seeking a Senior Rolling Stock System Engineer (Senior Rolling Stock Inspector Engineer) to join the Electronics and System Engineering Division. The role focuses on inspecting, verifying, and documenting rail vehicles to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality requirements across fabrication, assembly, testing, and final acceptance.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in rolling stock manufacturing and quality assurance, with

Qualifications

• 10+ 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, EN 12663, EN 45545, IEC standards and ITPs.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and pneumatic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of rolling stock components and assemblies.
• Conduct witness and hold point inspections per ITPs.
• Identify non-conformities (NCRs) and track corrective actions.
• Inspect welded structures and fabrication activities (EN 15085).
• Review welding procedures (WPS) and qualifications (WPQR).
• Perform visual and dimensional checks on carbody structures and critical components.
• Inspect installation of electrical wiring, panels, and onboard systems.
• Verify routing, termination, labeling, and schematic compliance.
• Witness functional tests and acceptance tests.

Skills

Rolling stock

Inspection

Quality control

NDT

Welding EN15085

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WPS

WPQR

Job description

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Rolling Stock System Engineer (Senior Rolling Stock Inspector Engineer) to join our office in Mumbai, Sri City, Savli within the Electronics and System Engineering Division.

Mission

The Senior Rolling Stock System Engineer will act as Senior 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 10 years of relevant experience in rolling stock manufacturing, inspection and 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

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 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 and 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.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• 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.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued and empowered to develop their potential. RINA provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on any basis. We are compliant with Italian Law n. 68/99.