Lead Engineer Technologist in York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
A new opportunity has arisen for a Lead Engineer Technologist based in York, you will lead 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.
Role overview
Lead the delivery of configuration 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.
Lead the development and / or improvement of tools and processes within the business including requirements capture, planning, specifications, design, implementation, testing and roll out. Assist in ensuring that tools and processes remain fit for purpose and enable continuous improvement of them by leading regular reviews and proactively suggesting and implementing improvements.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of Signalling systems configuration
- Lead the delivery / improvement of Signalling tools and processes
- Ensure activities are delivered on time and to budget
- Managerial responsibility for small teams including appraisals
- 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
Essential Requirements
Skills:
- Ability to manage / mentor individuals
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to prepare outline business cases
- Ability to introduce new tools and processes
Qualifications:
- Degree level in an engineering or numerate subject
- IRSE Designers Licence (1.1.510)
Experience:
- Ability to carry out configuration works on at least one of the following systems
- MCS
- VHLC / ElectroLogIXS
- SMARTLOCK (scheme and VIXL data)
- SMARTLOCK (support system and test environment)
- Automated production and testing services
AND/OR
- Ability to write software in one of the following languages
- NET
- C#.NET
- C++
- Tcl
- Significant knowledge of signalling design process
- Significant knowledge of signalling systems (MCS, VHLC \ ElectroLogIXS, SMARTLOCK)
- Significant knowledge of software development process
Desireable Requirements
Skills:
- Able to drive or willing to learn
- Effectively communicating with external customers and clients
Qualifications:
- PTS
Experience:
- Work package management
At Alstom UK and Ireland, we offer you the opportunity to unleash your potential and help drive our organisation forward. We are striving to be an employer that delivers on equality and diversity in the workplace. We do this by seeking to create an inclusive, fair and respectful environment for all our current and future employees. As a 'Disability Committed' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification.
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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