Senior Mechanical Engineer

Permanent Senior Mechanical Engineer opportunity to work for an industry leader

Your new company

An established leader in transportation solutions, our client specialises in pioneering engineering advancements and delivering exceptional service within the rail and transit industry. Committed to innovation and sustainability, they strive to redefine public transportation infrastructure while fostering growth and progress. Join their dynamic team dedicated to sharing the future of transportation.

Your new role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will oversee the approval of engineering specifications, reports, mechanical calculations, design, production drawings, and cost estimations. This pivotal role involves defining and developing reference designs for new mechanical systems, ensuring they align with established design standards. The designed products must prioritise safety, compliance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Additionally, this role actively supports procurement, production planning, testing, commissioning, and maintenance. Integral to the position is the development of integration plans for rolling stock and ensuring the assurance of new systems and operational methodologies.

Key accountabilities:

• Complete design and analysis of rail vehicle components and systems
• Conduct design process reviews
• Ensure all designs comply with contractual requirements, specifications and standards
• Liaise with planners and assist in the development of Project Design Schedules
• Review suppliers design and work with them to ensure the product supplied meets specification requirements.
• Undertake preparation of engineering test procedures and test activities
• Ensure that designs are optimised to minimise overall cost and assess product cost in relation to project budgets during the design process
• Diagnose and correct failures and design deficiencies in existing rolling stock
• Provide technical direction for product service and support personnel.

What you'll need to succeed

• Senior experience in rollingstock design
• 3D CAD system experience
• Interiors Standards including AS1428 and DSAPT
• Engineering design and change management processes
• Problem-solving procedures and methods
• Rollingstock design and operations

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to work within an energetic & highly skilled team
• The ability to work on key projects with an industry leader
• Permanent position with excellent career opportunities
• Competitive salary, with relocation support if needed
• Employee benefits and wellness program

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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