Engineering Support Lead (Central Services)

Engineering Support Lead (Central Services)

Our client a prominent leader in the public transport sector operates a fleet of over 1700 buses and employs more than 5000 dedicated staff members providing essential services to over 1 million customers across the city. They are now seeking an exceptional Engineering Support Lead (Central Services) to play a pivotal role in driving excellence and innovation within their team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement a proactive fleet repair and refurbishment program to enhance the lifespan of the fleet while reinforcing the companys reputation for reliability and excellence.
• Leverage cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to keep the fleet at the forefront of industry innovations driving continuous improvements in safety performance and operational efficiency.
• Oversee Type Approval applications for all retrofit and modification projects ensuring their seamless execution and full compliance with industry regulations.
• Lead the delivery of new buses ensuring they meet all technical specifications and operational requirements for optimal performance.
• Spearhead key fleet modification initiatives including seatbelt retrofitting bus refurbishments and the conversion of buses into open-top vehicles.
• Manage the Centralized Body Workshop overseeing critical functions such as bus repainting major accident repairs and the prefabrication of body parts.
• Supervise the Centralized Rim Workshop optimizing workflows and ensuring consistent high-quality output.
• Drive innovation in new products safety features and technologies fostering a forward-thinking approach to fleet management.
• Promote a culture of unwavering commitment to health safety engineering legislation and company policies ensuring all processes and practices align with best practices.
• Foster effective communication with colleagues across departments to ensure seamless collaboration and efficient execution of projects.
• Stay ahead of industry advancements continuously refining engineering skills to ensure the company remains at the cutting edge of fleet management and technology.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of engineering documentation maintaining high standards of record-keeping and compliance.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Automotive Engineering or a related field.
• Min 7 years of experience in fleet management vehicle engineering or maintenance workshop operations.
• A strong passion for developing team members to enhance overall efficiency.
• Exceptional leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and teams concurrently.
• Knowledge of local regulations regarding Road Traffic Ordinance type approval processes and fleet modification programs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with government agencies internal teams and external partners.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese.