Mechanical Engineering Manager

Guide Post, England, United Kingdom

7/22/2025

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Description

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Hybrid working

Permanent

£75,000 - £85,000 per annum

Your new role

Reporting directly to our Head of Technical Services, here at Hitachi Rail we are looking for an experienced people manager to join our team as Mechanical Engineering Manager. Within this role you will lead, coach and develop a team of 8 Engineers in all aspects of mechanical systems engineering, providing support to all in-service Hitachi fleet of trains.

As the Mechanical Engineering Manager, it is critical you have a vast understanding and experience of both technical and operational mechanical components, ideally from a rail industry background. This expertise is key as the team also act as the UK Design Authority for the in-service fleets, managing the Technical Library and design information under contract. Other role responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• To undertake root cause analysis of assigned engineering issues.
• To progress understanding of issues, including to suggest mitigations and long-term corrective actions;
• To progress corrective actions to readiness for implementation on the fleets
• Form part of the UK based Design Authority for Mechanical systems and vehicle structures
  
  
  

Why Hitachi Rail?

Here at Hitachi Rail we value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  
  

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

About You…

Essential experience:

• Excellent knowledge of a selection of mechanical systems, both technically and operationally.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, relevant standards, codes of practices and design principles / practices; particularly in UK Rolling Stock.
• Strong management, leadership and workload planning skills with the proven ability to deliver complex management tasks and achieve business goals and objectives.
• Proven experience of managing a team of engineers to deliver business orientated goals.
• Excellent knowledge of the Laws and Standards that apply and also proven experience in applying these standards to real world solutions / problems.
• Proven experience at delivering complex mechanical solutions in a Rolling Stock environment.
• Comfortable with ‘hands on’ engineering for on-train investigations when needed.
• Sound understanding of health and safety requirements in a practical working environment.
  
  
  

Essential Qualifications

• Engineering degree (i.e. BSc, BEng or MEng / MSc) in relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Aerospace etc.) or the ability to demonstrate extensive degree level working.
• Professional Registration with relevant Engineering Institution (e.g. CEng with IMechE) or working towards.
  
  
  

Desirable experience

• Experience in the Railway Industry.
• Knowledge of the UK Railway Operations and Engineering Safety Management System.
• Previous CAD and/or FEA experience (e.g., Ansys, PRoE, Solid works / edge);
• Direct knowledge or experience of implementing and developing engineering design and assurance plans.
• Common Safety Method Course, or similar.
  
  
  

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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