Senior Rolling Stock System Engineer

Mission

The Senior Rolling Stock System Engineer will act as Senior Rolling Stock Manufacturing Inspector for the project of assignment. The successful candidate is responsible for ensuring that rail vehicles (locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, coaches, or metro trains) are manufactured in compliance with technical specifications, applicable standards, and quality requirements. The role involves inspection, verification, and documentation across all manufacturing stages, including fabrication, assembly, testing, and final acceptance.

This position requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in rolling stock manufacturing, inspection, or quality assurance within the railway industry.

Education

Key Accountabilities

Perform in-process and final inspections of rolling stock components and assemblies

Conduct witness and hold point inspections in line with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

Identify non-conformities (NCRs), ensure proper documentation, and track corrective actions

Inspect welded structures (EN 15085 compliance) and fabrication activities

Review welding procedures (WPS), qualifications (WPQR), welder certifications and verification (NDT)

Perform visual and dimensional checks on carbody structures and critical components

Inspect and QA/QC of other joints (screwing, bolting, gluing, hybrid joints)

Inspect installation of electrical wiring, panels, and onboard systems

Verify routing, termination, labeling, and compliance with schematic diagrams

Witness functional testing of key systems

Witness and validate routine, type, and acceptance tests

Review test procedures and results (FAI, FAT, SAT, SIT, static tests, dynamic tests where applicable)

Ensure proper test documentation and reports are completed and approved

Prepare and maintain detailed inspection records, quality reports (included non-conformance), and checklists

Review manufacturing dossiers, quality records, and certification packages

Ensure traceability of materials and components

Conduct audits and inspections at supplier facilities

Verify compliance of subcontracted components with contractual requirements

Monitor supplier quality performance and follow up on corrective actions

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of experience in Rolling stock manufacturing, inspection, or quality control

Experience with major systems: Carbody, Bogies, Electrical/traction systems, Train integration

Knowledge of: EN 15085 (welding), EN 12663, EN 45545 (fire safety), IEC standards, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality process and tools

Ability to read: Engineering drawings, Wiring diagrams and Pneumatic schematics

Competencies