The Operations, Service and Maintenance (OS&M) Fleet Systems Engineering team provides technical ownership and engineering support for all Hitachi Rail in-service fleets across the UK. The team delivers expert solutions to complex engineering problems and provides specialist input to engineering and maintenance activities throughout the fleet lifecycle. As the UK Design Authority for in‑service fleets, the team is responsible for managing the Technical Library and maintaining design and technical information in line with contractual requirements. This role provides mechanical engineering support across all Hitachi Rail fleets, including undertaking root‑cause analysis of engineering issues, developing understanding of complex problems, and identifying both short‑term mitigations and long‑term corrective actions. The role also involves progressing corrective actions through to readiness for implementation on the fleet and forming part of the UK‑based Design Authority for mechanical systems and vehicle structures. The role is based at Doncaster Carr Train Maintenance Centre, supporting Hitachi Rail fleets nationwide. Occasional overnight travel within the UK will be required to support operations across Great Western, ScotRail and East Coast Main Line routes.
Responsibilities
* Provide specialist mechanical engineering support of train systems and components, taking ownership of assigned train systems to be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on those functions.
* Produce technical reports to detail outcomes and recommendations following technical investigations and Escalate any arising issues.
* Manage detail of engineering change.
* Deputise for the Mechanical Systems Engineering Manager during times of absence if required.
* Carry out thorough root‑cause analysis of any critical technical issues including operational events and failures, supporting with high‑quality reports.
* Develop and implement engineering procedures and policies regarding level of train fleet maintenance specified by customer/contract requirements and compliant with legislative regulations.
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with third‑party OEMs and suppliers.
* Support optimisation of the Company’s maintenance regime and assist in the development of World Class maintenance practices for current and future contracts.
* Liaise with Hitachi Japanese design and manufacturing teams to ensure that Japanese best practice and product knowledge are transferred to the UK operation.
* Ensure adequate levels of H&S and environmental issues are maintained across departmental activities and compliant with company policy and Health & Safety at Work Act requirements.
* Perform H&S and Environmental risk assessments covering departmental activities.
* Liaise with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post.
* Prepare to travel overnight away from base for short periods of time to support Great Western, ScotRail and East Coast Main Line operations.
* Participate in overseas meetings or workshops and visits to sites in Japan and third‑party suppliers in Europe and North America when required.
Qualifications
* Excellent knowledge of a selection of mechanical systems, both technically and operationally.
* Excellent knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, technical standards, codes of practices and design principles/practices.
* Excellent knowledge of the laws and standards that apply and proven experience in applying these standards to real‑world solutions or problems.
* Proven experience at delivering complex mechanical solutions in an industrial, manufacturing or transportation environment.
* Comfortable with ‘hands‑on’ engineering for on‑train investigations when needed.
* Sound understanding of health and safety requirements in a practical working environment.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision, to clear targets and deliverables, and within a tight project support environment.
* Ability to work under own initiative.
* Command of the English language.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Commitment to working as part of a team.
* Commitment to the effective implementation of equal opportunities policies.
* Represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
* Interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience in the Railway Industry.
* Knowledge of the UK Railway Operations and Engineering Safety Management System.
* Previous CAD and/or FEA experience (e.g. Ansys, PRoE, SolidWorks, SolidEdge).
* Knowledge of vehicle structures and their related standards: GM/RT 2100, BS EN 12663, BS EN 1999, VDI2230 or similar.
* Experience with steel and aluminium welding, exposure to BS EN 15085.
* Direct knowledge or experience of implementing and developing engineering design and assurance plans.
* Knowledge of Common Safety Method or similar.
* Professional registration with a relevant engineering institution (e.g. IEng, CEng with IMechE, IET etc.) and an engineering degree (BSc, BEng, MEng or MSc) in a relevant discipline or substantial experience within a technical industry.
Applications from candidates of any level of relevant experience will be considered. The right person for the team will be given training and support to suit their experience.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday
* Potential opportunity for annual performance‑related bonus
* Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
* Private medical insurance
* Personal accident insurance
* Group income protection
* Group life insurance
* Employee assistance programme
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