Mechanical Engineer - Vehicle Engineering

As the Mechanical Engineer you will work within the Vehicle Engineering team, who provide support and technical ownership for car body structure projects for Hitachi Rail's in-service fleets in the UK, delivering solutions to complex problems and expert input to engineering and maintenance activities. This role sits within the Rolling Stock Engineering team supporting Hitachi Rail products and delivering enhancements to the AT300 & AT200 UK fleets. This role provides support for all Hitachi Rail fleets across the country, overnight travel for periods of time to elsewhere in the UK and particularly the Southampton area. The Mechanical Systems Engineer and will undertake the following roles and responsibilities:

• Provide specialist mechanical engineering support of train systems and components, taking ownership of assigned train systems to be the Subject Matter Expert 'SME' on those functions;
• Producing technical reports to detail outcomes and recommendations following technical investigations and escalate any arising issues.
• Managing detail of engineering change.
• Deputising for the Senior Mechanical Engineer during times of absence if required.
• Carrying out thorough root cause analysis of any critical technical issues including operational events and failures, supporting with high-quality reports.
• Development and implementation of engineering procedures and policies regarding level of train fleet maintenance specified by customer / contract requirements and compliant with legislative regulations.
• Developing and maintaining a good working relationships with third party OEMs and suppliers.
• Responsible for liaising with Hitachi Japanese design and manufacturing teams to ensure that Japanese best practice and product knowledge is transferred to the UK operation.
• Responsible for the performance of H & S and Environmental risk assessments covering departmental activities.
• Liaison with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post
• Must be prepared to travel overnight away from base location for periods of time to support Great Western, ScotRail and East Coast Main Line operations.
• From time to time, may be invited to take part in oversees meetings or workshops. This could include visits to sites in Japan and 3rd party suppliers in Europe and North America.
• Support the development of new build trains where required.
  
  Excellent knowledge of a selection of mechanical systems, both technically and operationally;
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, technical standards, codes of practices and design principles / practices;
• Excellent knowledge of the Laws and Standards that apply and also proven experience in applying these standards to real world solutions / problems;
• Proven experience at delivering complex mechanical solutions in an industrial, manufacturing or transportation environment;
• Comfortable with 'hands on' engineering for on-train investigations when needed;
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements in a practical working environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, to clear targets and deliverables, and within a tight project support environment;
• Ability to work under own initiative;
• Have a strong command of the English language;
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Commitment to working as part of a team;
• Commitment to the effective implementation of equal opportunities policies;
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times;
• Position holder must be able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company., Engineering degree (i.e. BSc, BEng or MEng / MSc) in relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Aerospace etc.) or the ability to demonstrate substantial experience within a technical industry.
Applications from candidates of any level of relevant experience will be considered. The right person for the team will be given training and support to suit their experience.

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