Support Engineer

About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in. Description Support Engineer Etches Park £57,231 per annum Permanent Your new role As a Support Engineer at Etches Park, you will be responsible for the investigation of maintenance and safety related vehicle defects. Development of subsequent engineering solutions to ensure contractual reliability targets are achieved and maintenance practices implemented / improved. You will also be responsible for activities relating to design modifications and subsequent applications for customer / regulatory approval for changes. East Midlands Railway contract mobilisation and ongoing delivery of the operational engineering requirements. Support East Midlands Railway train delivery, testing and commissioning teams. Supporting the development of the engineering function that will be required during the testing phase to include modification and engineering change. Ensure all engineering work is recorded into the Maintenance Management System. Responsible for improving the safety and reliability of the class 810; monitoring, recording and analysing system defect and failure data to identify root cause, priorities areas of improvement and develop solutions. Deployment of the initial and ongoing depot engineering processes and procedures relating to engineering change. Incorporate best practice and lessons learnt from the established fleets at other Hitachi TMCs. Support the continued development of the SAP maintenance management system (MMS). Ensure all engineering and modification requirements are captured and delivered. Support the development of the core team – act as an engineering representative and mentor to the depot maintenance teams on a shift bases. Support the material management team with setting up of the material stores both at Etches Park and at out based locations as required during testing and commissioning. Ensure all material usage is controlled and recorded in the Maintenance Management System. Responsible for designing solutions and gaining customer / regulatory approval for changes in train design. Assist in the development of documented engineering procedures, practices and policies. Assist in the co-ordination of continuous improvement programmes to ensure contractual requirements are achieved and exceeded. Assist in optimising the Company’s maintenance regime and assisting in the development of best European / World Class maintenance practice in support of current and future contracts. To liaise with Procurement / Maintenance Team members during the assessment and approval of new material suppliers to ensure that Maintenance, H & S and environmental needs are adequately identified / addressed. Work closely with the Reliability Analyst and Reliability Technicians to identify the root cause of defects within the shortest possible timescale. To confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques. Materials – Interrogate the SAP system to determine if spares are available to complete works orders ensuring the correct procedures are followed to ensure that material used is recorded to works orders and material returned to the stores are labelled correctly. About you HND or equivalent qualified engineer or equivalent proven railway experience Previous experience in product improvement and reliability engineering on UK rolling stock Membership of a recognised accredited engineering body (desirable) What we offer Competitive salary Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis. 25 days holiday Pension scheme with contributions up to 9% Private medical insurance Personal Accident insurance Group Income protection Group Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail. #J-18808-Ljbffr