Structural Engineer in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom |
GBP £40000.00 to £60000.00 Per Annum |
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General Description:
To ensure that the mechanical and structural engineering aspects of rolling stock projects are successfully specified, validated and delivered and comply with Railway Group Standards.
Responsibilities:
- Visit potential customers’ sites to view damaged railway vehicles and assess scopes of work for Incident Repair Department
- 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.
- Collaborate with the Welding Engineering resource.
- Assist other departments within Geminin Rail Group regards to structural or design issues.
- Perform FEA analysis on 3D models produced by the other parties.
- Perform hand calculation and structural justifications for repairs and design deviations.
- Create 3D models and drawing for FEA analysis where required. (Solid edge and Ansys 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.
Education Requirements
- Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership) with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Detailed knowledge of railway vehicle structural designs and build.
- Must be prepared to pass a PTS course
Additional Requirements:
- Results Focuses
- Rational thinker
- Analytically strong
- Strong collaborative and influencing skills
- Clear, direct and participative communication style
- Good communication skills, oral and written
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