Mechanical Engineer - Bogies & Wheelsets

We're supporting a leading rail engineering organisation in the search for a Mechanical Engineer with Rolling Stock Bogies and Wheelsets experience to join its specialist Products & Components team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer with rolling stock, bogie or wheelset experience to play a key role in the performance, reliability and safety of safety-critical rail systems. You'll be involved in technical investigations, engineering change, overhaul specifications, product improvement and customer-facing engineering support across a broad range of rail applications.

• Provide technical expertise across bogies, wheelsets and associated mechanical systems
• Support root cause investigations and failure analysis activities
• Produce and review engineering documentation, specifications and technical reports
• Support engineering change and continuous improvement projects
• Interface with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to product safety, risk assessment and technical governance activities

Barton-under-Needwood. Site based with opportunity for hybrid working once settled.

Essential Experience

• Degree-qualified Mechanical or Systems Engineer or equivalent Level 6.
• Rolling Stock industry experience, ideally with Bogies/Wheel sets
• Strong background in workshop environments / in Servicing &/or maintenance
• Ability to operate independently as a technical authority

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