Systems Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team at Wabtec UK based in Burton on Trent we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role

Systems Engineer

Location

Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN
) – (Onsite)

How will you make a difference?

As a Systems Engineer, you will act as the technical specialist for our product group, delivering engineering solutions that enhance safety, reliability, and performance. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

What will your typical day look like?

• Provide system engineering knowledge, experience and skills to Wabtec UK.
• Produce and check technical documentation including Technical Instructions, Overhaul specifications, production queries (PQs), technical bulletins, technical reports, technical specifications, technical queries (TQs), work instructions, wheelset data sheets, calculations, concessions and Engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Check and approving technical drawings, Engineering bill of materials (EBoMs), customer TI`s and any technical documentation produced by mechanical engineer.
• Provide risk evaluation, assessment and mitigation evidence for product safety hazards.
• Support investigations into failures of systems and components, determine root cause and present findings.
• Support the Wabtec UK tender process.
• Interface with external and internal customers on engineering project progress and issues.
• Maintain Engineering project plans and track Engineering deliverables.

What do we want to know about you?

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in mechanical engineering (rail experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of specification, design, testing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in CAD and MS Office tools.
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and travel to customer / supplier sites as required.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency / third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

Additional Information What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation.

With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Accommodation

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