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Engineering Manager - Fleet Mechanical or Electrical - Downer Group
Engineering Manager
Lead a multidisciplinary fleet engineering team for a major freight maintenance contract, driving design, manufacturing, through‑life support, and data‑driven condition monitoring to ensure optimal asset performance and reliability.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a cross‑functional engineering team across mechanical and electrical domains for freight rollingstock maintenance.
- Oversee end‑to‑end project delivery, from design and manufacturing to overhaul and through‑life support.
- Implement condition monitoring and data analytics programs to predict maintenance needs and improve asset reliability.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and procurement to optimize fleet performance and lifecycle costs.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an engineering manager in the rail or heavy‑industry sector.
- Strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering with hands‑on design and maintenance expertise.
- Demonstrated success in leading large, multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
- Experience with condition monitoring, data analytics, and asset management tools.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
Skills
mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringproject management