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.