Rolling Stock Mechanical Engineer

MPI are currently recruiting a permanent Rolling Stock Mechancial EngineerThe Rolling Stock Engineers are responsible for all aspects of rolling stock engineering to support fleet availability, technical/safety assurance and new fleet introduction for our London based Client.DimensionsRolling Stock Engineers will be responsible for identifying, managing and documenting safety compliance and reliability improvements on our Clients 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 processesTechnical knowledge and management of rolling stock documentationKey AccountabilitiesRolling Stock Engineers will be responsible for the following:Delivering technical changes through the Company's 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 / QualificationsHigher 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 essentialKnowledge of ROGS and understanding of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) essentialExperience of commercial aspects such as contracts, performance and business KPI’s EssentialExperience in working with third party suppliers and new train introduction essentialExperience in delivering projects essentialThe job holder will have sufficient and rounded knowledge of all Rolling Stock systemsFor further information please contact MPI - (option 2) and ask for Sue