Engineering Contracts Manager - 12 Month Contract
Location: Aylesbury
Day Rate: £600 - £650 (DOE)
Start: Immediate Availability
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Contracts Manager to join a leading Rolling Stock organisation on a 12-month contract. This role is to cover a key interim position, working within supplier development and engineering to deliver operational excellence across the rail supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead supplier development initiatives for Siemens Rolling Stock, driving improvements in reliability, quality, and on-time delivery.
2. Implement Lean methodologies and risk management tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D) to resolve supplier performance issues and enhance supply chain efficiency.
3. Manage projects involving reverse engineering of legacy train parts, collaborating closely with engineering and procurement teams to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions.
4. Define and monitor supplier KPIs, developing improvement plans to reduce NCRs and strengthen long-term supplier relationships.
5. Ensure adherence to rail industry standards (EN15085 & EN6701) for welding and bonding, coordinating with cross-functional teams including suppliers, engineering, procurement, and quality.
6. Support obsolescence management and engineerin...