Principal Engineer / Technologist in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Due to recent major project awards my Client, a leading Global Tier 1 Contractor within the Rail industry who specialises in Signalling projects are currently looking for a Principal Engineer / Technologist to be based out of their BIrmingham or York offices.Principal engineer/technologist.
The Principal Engineer / Technologist leads teams in the development, introduction and delivery of Signalling processes and tools and into the UK market. This portfolio currently includes SMARTBENCH, SMARTCERT, Data Validation Tool, SML Support System and Test Environment, SML auto testing and Enhanced Technical Assurance Process. The role involves the capturing of requirements, process and tool development and/or adaptation for the UK market, process and tool introduction (including supporting the product acceptance process where applicable), configuration and testing as part of project delivery.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for leading the delivery of configuration and verification activities for signalling systems in the UK and Ireland including MCS, VHLC / ElectroLogIXS, SMARTLOCK data (scheme and VIXL data), SMARTLOCK systems (support system and test environment) and automated production and testing services.
Responsible for leading the development and / or improvement of tools and processes within the business including requirements capture, planning, specifications, design, implementation, testing and roll out. Ensure that tools and processes remain fit for purpose and enable continuous improvement of them by leading regular reviews and proactively suggesting and implementing improvements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of allocated development or project delivery work packages to quality, cost and delivery objectives
Production of business cases and presentations to internal and external customers
Liaise with other engineering groups on issues
Provide systems, tools and processes input to tenders
Lead the delivery / improvement of Signalling tools and processes
Ensure activities are delivered on time and to budget
Manage signalling tools and processes integration, project deliverables and validation of technical documentation.
Mentorship of other staff within the Alstom signalling business
Driving improvements in processes and tools within the Alstom signalling business
Undertake day to day management, annual appraisals and proactive development of allocated staff
Ensure IRSE logbook and Authority to Work is maintained and regularly reviewed
Work with the Tools and Process Manager to establish matters of best practice.
Attendance at business and technical briefings.
Essential:
A high degree of computer and software literacy
Proven ability to prepare outline business cases
Proven ability to assist in introduce new tools and processes
Organisational skills
Decision making
Risk assessment skills
Proven ability to prepare and present to internal and external clientsQualifications:
MSc or BSc level education in an engineering related subject
IRSE Designers licenceExperience:
Detailed knowledge of signalling design process
Experience in team leadership / people management
Ability to carry out configuration works on at least two of the following systems
MCS
VHLC / ElectroLogIXS
SMARTLOCK (scheme and VIXL data)
SMARTLOCK (support system and test environment)
Automated production and testing servicesAbility to write software in at least one of the following languages
OR
VB.NET
C#.NET
Corporate Member of an engineering institution
IRSE Engineering managers licence
Charted status with IRSE, BCS or IETExperience:
- Detailed knowledge of signalling works testing process
- Detailed knowledge of signalling systems (MCS, VHLC \ ElectroLogIXS, SMARTLOCK)
- Detailed knowledge of software development process
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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