Rolling Stock Engineer

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We are looking for a Rolling Stock Engineer to join our Asset Maintenance Optimisation team in Northampton. Reporting to the Head of Asset Maintenance Optimisation, you will play a key role in supporting train systems across our rolling stock fleet, helping to optimise component and system performance and life-cycles, improve reliability and ensure the highest standards of safety throughout the asset lifecycle for our Train Operating Company Customers and the vehicles Rolling Stock Companies Owners.

As a technical specialist, you will provide engineering leadership across a range of rolling stock systems, leading investigations into technical and safety-related issues, supporting maintenance optimisation activities and driving continuous improvements that enhance fleet performance and customer satisfaction. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers to deliver effective engineering solutions while ensuring engineering risks are identified and appropriately managed.

• Driving fleet performance and reliability by leading investigations into rolling stock engineering issues, technical incidents and safety-related defects, identifying root causes and implementing effective, sustainable solutions.
• Optimising maintenance and lifecycle costs through engineering analysis, component condition assessments and the development of maintenance, overhaul and repair strategies that improve safety, availability and performance.
• Delivering engineering improvements and modifications by producing technical specifications, risk assessments and business cases that support innovation, reliability enhancements and operational efficiency.
• Providing technical leadership across the supply chain by building strong relationships with suppliers, supporting audits and ensuring engineering solutions meet quality, safety and performance requirements.
• Championing engineering excellence and continuous improvement by monitoring industry developments, sharing best practice and identifying opportunities to enhance rolling stock performance and achieve business objectives.
• Promoting a culture of safety and compliance by ensuring adherence to Siemens health, safety and environmental standards while supporting safe and efficient railway operations.

• Proven experience of Rolling Stock Optimisation and condition assessment activities, vehicle maintenance planning and vehicle associated systems, including Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM).
• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of modern IT systems and engineering software tools. Including the creation and use of current Agentic AI tools to aid workflows.
• The ability to investigate technical issues, analyse data and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work independently and be able to deliver timebound projects against agreed project plans.

• Experience of rail vehicle maintenance and repair activities.
• Chartered Engineer status or a commitment to working towards professional…