Mechanical Engineer

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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 Mechanical Systems Engineering Manager 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 supporting optimisation of the Companys maintenance regime and assisting in the development of World Class maintenance practices in support of current and future contracts.
• 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 ensuring adequate levels of H & S and environmental issues are maintained across departmental activities and compliant with company policy and Health & Safety at Work Act requirements.
• 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 short 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.

About you

Key Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Desirable

• Experience in the Railway Industry;
• Knowledge of the UK Railway Operations and Engineering Safety Management System;
• Previous CAD and/or FEA experience (e.g. Ansys PRoE SolidWorks / SolidEdge);
• Knowledge of vehicle structures and their related standards: GM/RT 2100 BS EN 12663 BS EN 1999 VDI2230 or similar;
• Experience with steel and aluminium welding exposure to BS EN 15085;
• Direct knowledge or experience of implementing and developing engineering design and assurance plans;
• Knowledge of Common Safety Method or similar.
• Professional Registration with relevant Engineering Institution (e.g. IEng CEng with IMechE IET etc.);

Qualifications

• 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.

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

Closing date for applications is 4th May 2026.

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