Rolling Stock Lead Engineer

**Rolling Stock Lead Engineer**:
- Fixed-term contract- Full-time- At least 5 years of experience (Senior level)- Bachelor degree- Rolling Stock/Fleet Manager/Expert

**Mission**:
**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.

**Profile**:
**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.

**Location**:
**Location**

**Address**

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt