Fleet Acceptance Engineer

• Lead the engineering aspects of manufacture, delivery, and commissioning of ne rolling stock.
• Ensure the successful handover of each train unit from the Manufacture and Supply Agreement (MSA) to the Train Services Agreement (TSA) in line with contractual and technical requirements.
• Conduct and lead vehicle inspections (Qualified, Provisional, and Final acceptance).
• Track and review key documentation, including Car History Books and Sales Packs.
• Oversee day-to-day vehicle snag review and acceptance processes.
• Analyse trends in vehicle defects (snags) and support resolution with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and maintenance quality teams, acting as the on-site representative.
• Develop, maintain, and manage internal quality and acceptance processes.
• Create and manage Unit Acceptance Certification in collaboration with project teams.
• Support Principal Engineer and Rolling Stock Project Team with technical leadership.
• Provide reports and updates to project management on fleet readiness.
• This role may require some working outside the UK as required, particularly Switzerland, supporting vehicle inspections or meetings.

• HND (or equivalent experience) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in an engineering role within fleet, rolling stock, or vehicle systems.
• Strong understanding of railway rolling stock standards and maintenance practices.
• Competence in inspecting, testing, and commissioning rolling stock systems.
• Ability to work independently, make sound engineering decisions, and justify them confidently.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues to non-technical staff.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to snag tracking and documentation.
• Experience in managing technical documentation and quality control systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and external stakeholders.

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