Systems Engineer (Mechanical)

We're seeking a Systems Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Rolling Stock department at our Temple Mills depot in Leyton. As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and managing the performance of mechanical systems across the Eurostar cl373 and cl374 fleets. This includes conducting investigations, optimizing maintenance, and supporting overhaul projects.

Responsibilities:

• Act as technical authority for assigned mechanical systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant performance.
• Lead investigations into system faults, defects, incidents, and non-conformances.
• Develop, review, and approve engineering changes, modifications, and maintenance improvements.
• Support fleet reliability and performance initiatives through design, maintenance, and lifecycle optimization activities.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments, FMEA activities, testing, commissioning, and system acceptance processes.
• Provide technical support and maintenance engineering expertise to depot teams, suppliers, and operational stakeholders.
• Manage system obsolescence and work closely with suppliers to maintain long-term system availability and performance.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, ensuring compliance with railway standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the on-call engineering rota, responding to safety incidents and operational needs as required.

Requirements:

• HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in rolling stock engineering, maintenance, reliability, or fleet support environments.
• Strong knowledge of modern rolling stock systems and train maintenance principles.
• Experience of fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, system investigations, and reliability improvement activities.
• Understanding of railway standards and regulations, including TSI, EN, UIC, and ISO requirements.
• Experience supporting engineering change management, testing, commissioning, and system acceptance activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical documentation, and analyze data using Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits:

• Travel benefits with 75% off underground network.
• Competitive defined benefit pension scheme.
• Free Eurostar tickets.
• Discounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Free, confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme.
• Peer-to-Peer support from trained Mental Health First Aiders.