MPI are currently recruiting for a Rolling Stock Engineer - Bogie Systems based at Lincoln
Immediate start for initially 6 months.
Hours: 37.5 pw
Shifts; 5 days pw on site
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Rolling Stock Engineer – Bogie Systems
MPI currently have some fantastic opportunities for Mechanical Rolling Stock Engineers to join our clients growing Engineering team. The Rolling Stock Engineer – Bogie Systems will provide engineering leadership, supporting a variety of train systems with a particular focus on railway Bogies and underframe equipment. As part of the Engineering Services Team, you will provide expert-level support for overhaul activities. As a rapidly expanding team, we have scope for the successful candidates to be site-based at the Bogie Service Centre, Lincoln, UK. This is an office-based Engineering support role.
What are my responsibilities?
* Undertake investigations of local and multi-fleet engineering issues.
* Mitigate associated engineering risks related to safety and technical issues ensuring no
additional risks are imported to the operational railway
* Lead investigations into Safety Related Defects / Technical Incidents
* Develop modification procedures required to improve safety and performance issues.
* Provide engineering expertise to support the development of maintenance optimisation,
component overhaul and repair regimes. Utilising standard engineering tools e.g. RAMS.
* Production of specifications for engineering activities.
* Production of risk assessments and business cases to support engineering
recommendations as required.
* Undertake component condition assessments to support the development and improvement
1 of rolling stock maintenance regimes.
* Produce recommendations for re-engineering and repair processes as applicable.
* Provision of on-site engineering support to key suppliers in support of on-going activities.
What experience do I need to apply for the role?
Essential:
* Proven experience of rolling stock maintenance, planning and IT systems.
* In-depth knowledge of Rolling Stock Maintenance techniques and procedures.
* Experience of Rail Vehicle maintenance and repair activities.
* In-depth knowledge of passenger or freight railway bogies.
* Relevant Engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
* Good communication skills written &; oral.
* Good knowledge of IT systems/software.
Preferred:
* Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status.
* Experience with reverse engineering to find alternative suppliers for components, making
use of limited information and drawings.