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New Trains Acceptance Engineer, Craven Arms
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Navartis
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Yes
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
12.08.2025
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Job Description
New Trains Acceptance Engineer - 12 month contract
An opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated New Trains Acceptance Engineer to join a forward-thinking team delivering a major fleet replacement programme in the North East. This is a key role in ensuring the smooth introduction, integration, and acceptance of new rolling stock into passenger service.
As the New Trains Acceptance Engineer, you will act as the technical interface between the manufacturer, project stakeholders, and operational teams. You will be responsible for overseeing testing, commissioning, fault resolution, and performance monitoring during the acceptance phase.
The key responsibilities for this New Trains Acceptance Engineer role are:
* Support the delivery and acceptance of a new fleet of metro trains through testing, commissioning, and entry into service.
* Liaise with the rolling stock manufacturer, ensuring all technical requirements and contractual obligations are met.
* Participate in a intense rolling inspection schedule: 2 units inspected every 2 weeks, followed by a 2-week documentation and acceptance reporting cycle.
* Monitor and assess test data, reliability trends, and fault reports to ensure safety and performance standards.
* Coordinate defect resolution and support investigations into technical issues during the acceptance period.
* Work closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to ensure a smooth transition into day-to-day service.
* Produce reports and documentation as part of the formal acceptance process.
Experience required for this New Trains Acceptance Engineer role are:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Railway Engineering.
* Experience in rolling stock acceptance, commissioning, or fleet introduction projects.
* Strong knowledge of railway systems, safety standards, and testing procedures.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
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