Reliability Engineer

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