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Role:
Project Engineer

Location:
Derby

Salary:
£57,000

Hours:
38.5 per week

Duration:
Permanent

Start Date:
ASAP

Client Summary:
A local engineering firm specialising in Rail and Rolling Stock projects. Undertaking a wide variety of engineering repair, maintenance and modification.

Job Summary:
The purpose of the role is to lead and co-ordinate the delivery of engineering design, re-engineering and other related projects and support the delivery of installation activities for field services teams.
In addition to leading a small team of design engineers and interfacing with customers and other project stakeholders, you will also ensure that all deliverables are on time, meet quality requirements and budget.

* Day to day management of a team delivering rolling stock design projects including the management of all deliverables and the allocation of resources to deliver to meet customer expectations.
* Lead the design team and provide innovative design solutions and concepts.
* Interfacing with customers and other project stakeholders.
* Supporting (with the design team) the on-site installation teams to resolve any new design issues.
* A working knowledge of the use of 2D and 3D CAD modelling and drawing using Solid Works or other CAD software, checking all output and drawings.
* Good knowledge and experience of passenger rolling stock and particularly interiors and mechanical and electrical systems.
* Projects will include modification and refurbishment of passenger and freight rolling stock and the re-engineering of rolling stock equipment and components.
* You will be required to work on your own initiative under the direction of the department manager to deliver services to our clients in accordance with timescale, quality and budgetary requirements.

Project Delivery:
* Ensure that projects allocated to you are managed to deliver their time, cost and quality objectives.
* Undertake regular project reviews to monitor overall project performance and provide robust forecasts on costs vs budget where required.
* Prepare and lead customer project reviews and contribute to stakeholder meetings.
* Ensure all information is captured, logged and shared within the business and team in a timely manner.
* Provide project engineering expertise to projects, ensure that all engineering aspects are in accordance with applicable standards and best practice.
* Carryout accurate and comprehensive vehicle surveys to allow concept and detailed design to be developed and/or a programme of works/modification instructions to be prepared.
* Support First in Class installations on site and the introduction of new services and ensure a smooth transition to fleet production rates.
* Preparation of engineering change documentation including any assessments such as EMC, Structures, Fire.

Requirements:
General requirements are for a projects engineer with a rail rolling stock background, who can deal with customers and contractors in a commercial environment, having in-depth knowledge of engineering and particularly passenger rolling stock.

* Degree in an engineering subject
* Membership of a professional body such as the IET or IMechE
* Chartered status would be desirable

Key Skills:
* Team Management
* Project Management
* High attention to detail
* Innovative
* Able to work on own initiative
* Able to prioritise a busy workload
* Team Player
* Can do attitude required
* Organisational skills
* Interpersonal skills
* Computer literacy
* Commercial Acumen