Testing Manager - Rolling Stock Testing & Commissioning

Overview

The Testing Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe and effective execution of testing and commissioning activities on board trains. This includes managing Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements, coordinating onboard operations, and maintaining train configuration throughout the test campaign.

Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight: Ensure train readiness and configuration for testing.
• Operational Oversight: Coordinate onboard activities and manage contributors (technicians, engineers, suppliers).
• Operational Oversight: Authorize train movements and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Operational Oversight: Maintain and update test documentation (logbooks, failure reports).
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce EHS procedures and railway safety rules.
• Safety & Compliance: Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.
• Safety & Compliance: Manage emergency procedures and onboard safety equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid kits).
• Safety & Compliance: Act as the safety authority for all onboard personnel.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Interface with site managers, rescue services, and test center representatives.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with customer representatives and railway operators during external campaigns.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Support communication and coordination between T&C, Validation, and Product Introduction teams.
• Accreditation & Training: Maintain required certifications and training (PSIRE, electrical accreditation, first aid).
• Accreditation & Training: Participate in annual audits and revalidation processes.
• Accreditation & Training: Contribute to continuous improvement of safety and operational practices.
• Qualifications: Essential: Significant experience in Rolling Stock testing, commissioning, or validation.
• Qualifications: Essential: Strong understanding of train systems and safety functions.
• Qualifications: Desirable: Experience in managing complex test campaigns.
• Qualifications: Desirable: Familiarity with AZDP policies and directives.
• Qualifications: Desirable: Knowledge of railway infrastructure and signaling systems.
• Qualifications: Desirable: Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Qualifications: Desirable: Leadership and communication skills.
• Soft Skills: Structured and organized approach.
• Soft Skills: Stress resilience and decision-making under pressure.
• Soft Skills: Ability to manage diverse teams and customer interfaces.
• Soft Skills: Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

Essential :

• Significant experience in Rolling Stock testing, commissioning, or validation.
• Strong understanding of train systems and safety functions.

Desirable :

• Experience in managing complex test campaigns.
• Familiarity with AZDP policies and directives.
• Knowledge of railway infrastructure and signaling systems.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Leadership and communication skills.

Soft Skills

• Structured and organized approach.
• Stress resilience and decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to manage diverse teams and customer interfaces.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.