CAF is a global market leader in the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for rail systems, with presence across the globe in all continents. The Company is now expanding exponentially through a corporate holding and two differentiated business units: rolling stock and rail services. CAF Rolling Stock UK Ltd is building a new state-of-the-art assembly hub in Newport and is creating exciting new job opportunities, and will employ 200 staff by end of 2018.

We will invest in developing our people to maintain a high level of expertise and professionalism, offering a diverse and collaborative working environment. In return for your hard work and commitment, we will be able to offer developmental opportunities to enhance your career within the Company.

Job Summary

The Electrical Design Engineer – Installations will be involved in all technical activities related with the mechanical and electrical installations design of the rolling stock during the project lifecycle. This extends from requirements management, through design development, Design Review management, support materials procurement process, problems solving during production activities and validation of the design.

For this duty, the Electrical Engineer in UK will work closely with the company’s headquarters engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

1.0 Engineering

1.1 Lead the design team engineers in their activities to develop and delivery of high quality

engineering design work for Mechanical Installations (like underframe & roof equipment

assembly, electrical cabinets and inter-car connections) and Electrical Installations (like

definition of terminals and connectors, and wiring documentation overview), within defined

budgets and timescales.

1.2 Work closely with other project engineers to ensure proper coordination to achieve overall

design integrity.

1.3 Ensure designs are compliant to customer requirements and the applicable law and standards,

following the internal design verification and validation process. Requirements Management.

1.4 Lead Design Reviews (internal + external) for Mechanical and Electrical Installations. Prepare

the documentation, attend the meetings and follow up open Design Review items.

1.5 Assess tender submissions for technical merit and support, from the technical point of view,

procurement activities: work with suppliers to ensure designs are fit for purpose.

1.6 Project follow up and reporting for Mechanical and Electrical Installations.

1.7 Proactively working to contribute to a continuous improvement culture, raising opportunities for

improvement whenever these are identified.

1.8 Supports, from the technical point of view, industrialization and production teams during

manufacturing ramp-up and commissioning.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined, you must be prepared to undertake such additional duties which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity change the general character or level of responsibility to the post.Participate in team and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, training, relevant to the role as required.

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (BEng)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Experienced (a minimum of 2 years) in railway (rolling stock) design and develop various mechanical and electrical installations parts, either new build, retro-fitment, modification or refurbishment.