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Reliability Engineer

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 60,240 - 60,240 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Reliability Engineer

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £60,240 per annum
Contract: 12-Month Rolling Contract
Hours: Full Time

Example Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a leading rail engineering organisation to recruit an experienced Reliability Engineer to join their Performance & Engineering team based in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected organisation responsible for maintaining a modern passenger fleet, where you'll play a pivotal role in improving reliability, availability and overall fleet performance. Working closely with engineering teams, customers and suppliers, you'll use technical expertise and data-driven analysis to identify trends, resolve complex engineering issues and deliver continuous improvement across the fleet.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Reliability Engineer with a strong background in rolling stock, fleet performance and reliability engineering.

Essential Requirements

  * Previous experience within a rail engineering, rolling stock or depot maintenance environment.

  * Formal engineering qualification to NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent).

  * Time-served Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering background.

  * Strong knowledge of modern EMU rolling stock systems.

  * Proven experience undertaking fault trend analysis using Power BI, including building dashboards, analysing engineering data and identifying fleet reliability improvements.

  * Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.

  * Experience leading structured root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis.

  * Excellent understanding of Reliability Engineering principles, including KTIN, failure trend analysis and fleet performance monitoring.

  * Previous experience working within an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) environment or supporting OEM fleet maintenance/service contracts.

  * Experience using fleet maintenance or engineering management systems.

  * Ability to diagnose complex multi-system technical faults.

  * Strong communication skills with experience working alongside customers, suppliers, OEMs and internal engineering teams.

  * Experience managing technical discussions within a contractual or service environment.

  * A proactive and analytical approach with excellent problem-solving skills.

  * Full UK Driving Licence.

  * Flexibility to travel to other UK locations when required.

Desirable

  * Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng).

  * NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent).

  * Extensive rolling stock experience.

  * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

  * Knowledge of RSSB, ORR and RAIB standards

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