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.