Technical Engineer - Draughtperson

Staffline Recruitment is delighted to announce a brand new opportunity for Technical Engineers with our Dublin based client.

Job Title: Draughtsperson, Drawing & Design Office

Salary: € 48,536

Reports to: Manager, Drawing & Design Office

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide engineering solutions [mechanical & structures field] to technical issues on

IÉ Rolling Stock Fleet. To ensure that the solutions arrived at maintain safety and reliability.

KEY QUALITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE):

Essential:

• An Engineering Qualification(s). Trade Level Minimum.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical & structural systems.
• Working knowledge of the strength characteristics of materials.
• Working knowledge of the Safety Management System.
• Technical Ability / Fault Finding.
• An understanding of how Rolling Stock Systems operate.
• Understands engineering drawings and conventions.
• IT Skills to a proficient standard (MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
• Experience using CAD (Computer Aided Design), including 3D modelling.
• Ability to Lead a Team.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior members of the team.

Desirable:

• Higher qualification in engineering, e.g. diploma or degree.
• Experience of operating the Safety Management System including the lead.
• Knowledge of International Standards for Railway Engineering.
• Proficiency in the use of CAD [Microstation], both 2D and 3D.
• Proficiency in the use of Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience in producing 3D printed prototypes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake investigations into technical issues reported to the Drawing & Design Office and develop solutions to overcome same.
• To Lead the Mechanical/Structures section of the Drawing & Design Office.
• The design of engineering modifications for rolling stock.
• Conduct risk assessments to evaluate the potential risks associated with modifications made.
• To produce the requisite engineering drawings as required using the CAD system.
• To produce where appropriate, prototype assemblies using the 3D Printer.
• To produce all additional engineering documentation as required, including but not limited to Engineering Change Instructions (ECI) in the format required by the CME document management system.
• The management, cataloguing and filing of drawings and other associated documents.
• The preparation of letters, memos and reports as required by the CME Technical Manager.
• To participate fully in the Engineering Change Request process as prescribed by the CME.
• To lead as required a Departmental process for safety validation, as a Project Manager.
• To participate as required in Departmental process for safety validation, as a Technical Specialist.
• To participate as required in the Company process for safety validation, as a Technical Specialist.
• To participate as required on any remit assigned by the CME Technical Manager.
• To assess the work of other team members as part of a peer review process.
• To assume the role of mentor to new/junior members of the Drawing & Design Office team.
• To assist as required on rolling stock projects.
• To draft or revise Technical Management Standards.

Successful candidates will be shortlisted and invited for a short interview.