Rolling Stock Lead Engineer

JOB PURPOSE: 

To lead the engineering and technical oversight of rolling stock systems, ensuring high reliability, safety, and efficiency through optimized maintenance strategies, technical analysis, and cross-functional coordination. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with international standards, integrating emerging technologies to enhance asset performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES 

Safety Scope

•Ensure full compliance with all applicable railway safety standards and regulatory requirements.

•Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards associated with rolling stock systems.

•Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and failure mode analyses to proactively manage risks.

•Support emergency response planning and system restoration following incidents or failures.

•Collaborate with safety teams to maintain compliance with emergency systems, fire safety, and critical safety features.

•Ensure maintenance activities align with safety documentation and operational standards.

Maximo Scope 

•Oversee and maintain asset data integrity within the EAM system (preferably IBM Maximo).

•Define and update maintenance intervals, repair authorizations, and change orders.

•Develop and validate maintenance documentation, including instructions and technical packages.

•Monitor rolling stock availability and reliability data to drive maintenance optimization.

•Determine spares and consumables requirements; define maintenance task durations and frequencies.

•Review and manage technical change requests, derogations, and trials.

•Utilize diagnostic tools and historical data to support fault investigations and resolution.

•Maintain accurate technical records and ensure documentation is current and accessible.

•Evaluate new suppliers and technologies to improve system performance and reliability.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

•Provide expert guidance on rolling stock systems including traction, braking, pneumatic, and auxiliary systems.

•Lead root cause analyses and investigations into failures affecting service delivery.

•Provide technical reports and support daily operational teams.

•Recommend system upgrades, retrofits, and integration of emerging technologies.

•Support the implementation of new technologies in rolling stock systems ensuring seamless system integration.

•Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (signaling, depot, power supply, track) for aligned asset performance.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS

•Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

•Fluent in English and Arabic, French is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE

•In-depth understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

•Maintenance strategy development and management.

•Technical documentation and document control systems.

•Familiarity with Enterprise Asset Management tools (IBM Maximo preferred).

EXPERIENCE

•5-7 years of relevant experience in Rolling Stock engineering and/or maintenance.

•Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional initiatives and driving change.

•Experience in change management environments.

DESIRED BEHAVIORS & EXPERIENCES

•Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.

•Effective communication across all organizational levels.

•Proven supervisory and stakeholder management skills.

•High analytical and critical thinking abilities.

•Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment.

•Innovative and strategic thinker with adaptability to evolving technologies.

•Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

•Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.