Job title: Structural Engineer - Rolling Stock
Job location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

I am currently recruiting for a Structural Engineer with knowledge of Rolling Stock Vehicles to be based near Milton Keynes.

The Structural Engineer will ensure that the mechanical and structural engineering aspects of rolling stock projects are successfully specified, validated and delivered and comply with Railway Group Standards.

Key Responsibilities:

* Visit potential customers' sites to view damaged railway vehicles and assess scopes of work for Incident Repair Department within the UK & Ireland
* Assist Project Manager in the preparation of cost and timescale plans for any reengineering project.
* Generate work instructions and repair procedures for the workshop and VAB authority to document repairs to railway vehicles.
* Ensure the risk associated with the mechanical and structural changes and repairs to rolling stock are understood, documented and managed.
* Ensure design changes and repairs comply with appropriate Railway Group Standards.
* Produce reports to justify the use of reverse engineering techniques to support obsolete materials or methods of production for replacement components.
* Manage the resolution of emerging technical issues arising out of the application of the changes.
* Control the Welding Engineering resource.
* Assist other departments within the business with regard to structural or design issues.
* Perform FEA analysis on 3D models produced by the other parties.
* Create 3D models and drawing for FEA analysis where required. (Creo 4.0 experience preferred but not essential).
* On project completion ensure that the Structural & Welding element of the "vehicle history book" is accurate, signed and that the content reflects the work undertaken, prior to customer handover.
* Be prepared to support the General Manager and Project Manager during customer site visits and meetings.
* To communicate at all levels within the organisation whilst ensuring that communications are clearly understood and are being executed correctly within the workshop.
* Police on a daily basis any reengineering project in WIP within the workshop.
* Perform Audits and inspections of structural works undertaken to ensure conformance to work instructions.
* Travel to other UK sites

Educational Requirements & Relating Experience:

* Chartered Engineer with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
* Detailed knowledge of railway vehicle structural designs and build.
* Must be prepared to pass a PTS course

Contact Information:
Email: <email address removed>
Phone: <phone number removed>


Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.
Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client.