Mechanical Systems Engineer

Take on a new challenge and apply your Mechanical Systems Engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Andrew Black (Mechanical Systems Manager), and work alongside dedicated and passionate teammates. You’ll support the Services Engineering business responsible for vehicles already in passenger service. The Mechanical Systems Engineer shall specify one or several train functions and associated sub-system(s) at train level and lead technically the engineering studies to reach the required performances at train level. This role is on a permanent contract offering significant potential for career growth.

We’ll look to you for:

• To take ownership of work packages to deliver a technical solution with all supporting documentation. Work will range from small technical queries relating to parts overhaul up to full ownership of a work package on a major fleet modernisation.

• Primary outputs are modification instructions, overhaul instructions, Customer reports, Bills of Material, Risk Assessments, Standards checks., Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Working on a wide variety of legacy fleets and electrical systems

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our agile working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards senior design engineer or engineering manager

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical, + anything specific to the site e.g. free on-site parking, canteen etc).

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a "disability confident leader accredited employer", we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

The role would suit a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer, you’ll have suitable rolling stock experience with experience of writing requirement specifications, risk assessments and defining and writing overhaul instructions. The role involves communication with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers so good communication skills are critical. You’ll be expected to take ownership of work packages and ensure that all parties come together for the successful conclusion of work to time and budget expectations., * Relevant Degree or equivalent

• Relevant Rolling Stock experience

• Good written and spoken English & Communication skills