﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>rtmjobs.com - Quality, Inspection and Testing rail job vacancies </title><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/jobs/quality-inspection-and-testing-rail-job-vacancies/SectorIDs/22/</link><description>The latest from rtmjobs.com.</description><copyright>Copyright (C) </copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Engineering Director - Electronics and Security</title><description>Based in the heart of the North East an internationally leading innovator in the security and surveillance market requires a leader with experience gained from the rail sector to increase new business, exceed customer expectations at senior level and implement product development strategies for future growth.
The role requires you to develop the current businesses plan to increase profitability by identifying new markets, and by managing the engineering, sales and service delivery teams ensuring that the product development process runs on time and budget.

You will have 5-15 years experience with an engineering background and a Degree or Higher in Technical Management, knowledge of financial planning and strong commercial skills. Exceptional communication, presentation and leadership skills are a must, along with the ability to multi task in a solution focused organisation. Product development experience within electronics and security markets would be advantageous, although this would not rule out other similar high technology camera transport related industries. 

If you think this is you, please call Mark Way on 0207 610 6900 for an initial discussion or forward your CV via the 'Apply Now' button, to find out more about the agency please visit www.rec-solutions.com</description><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/3822-mw-ht-303069-engineering-director-electronics-and-security-north-east/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:50:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2391 Tester (App Elec)</title><description>Approved Electricians required in Somerset, Bristol and Swindon, candidates must have City &amp; Guilds Levels 1,2 &amp; 3 Network Rail personal Track safety or London Underground Entry Permit essential. First Aider would be an advantage.

Please apply by sending us your full CV, including all Qualifications, any Passes and Permits that you have as well as two work references. We also require a copy of your Passport &amp; National Insurance Card. Please send these to our email: support@sprite-recruitment.co.uk, or by post to 53 Ullswater Crescent, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 2HR. Please note, we will only accept scanned full colour copies of passes, permits, NI Card &amp; Passport. We look forward to hearing from you</description><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/3797-spr-tester-2391-tester-app-elec-somerset/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:10:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HSQE Director</title><description>Job Responsibility 

*Lead the planning works during the Pre Launch phase 
*Oversee and coordinate the safety aspects of Pre-Launch to ensure that all certification and licensing is achieved on time to permit the opening of the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro 
*Build and develop the HSQE Department and coordinate resources including hiring and management of qualified HSQE inspector, specialist and advisor 
*Lead the development of the safety, quality and environmental management systems with the line departments 
*Coordinate certification processes with relevant external bodies 
*Audit and inspect the operations and maintenance activities to determine the effectiveness of, and compliance with, the organization’s policies and management systems 
*Prepare reports and statistics on the performance of the O&amp;M organization per the agreed performance targets 
*Provide strategic direction, planning, and managing the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the continuous improvement of quality processes, reduction of environmental health and safety liabilities associated with passengers, employees and the environment 
*Lead the process improvements, internal/external communication and awareness on HSQE issues, setting appropriate HSQE accountabilities, analyzing HSQE assessments and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, consensus established industry standards, and company policies 
*Review and interpret current and future HSQE demands in connection with business requirements and pending legislation 
*Monitor performance and work flows, maximize the utilization of resources, and identify and implement cost effective strategies to improve safety and quality of service, minimize environmental impacts and encourage sustainability 
*Manage the HSQE Department to ensure outputs delivered are to an appropriate standard on time and within the allocated budget 
*Perform and carry out other duties as instructed / directed by the Managing Director 

 Qualifications and Experience 

Essential 
*Degree holder in any discipline 
*Hold a professional qualification in safety management with membership of a recognized professional institution 
*Minimum 7 years of general HSQE management experience 
*5 years of specific HSQE management experience within the rail industry 
*Good understanding of ISO9001:2000, ISO14001:2000 and OSHAS18001:1999 
*Skillful in communicating, motivating and developing staff 
politically incisive in communicating effectively with government agencies, board members, media/press, contractors and staff 
*Highly motivated and flexibility to work in a time-sensitive environment to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads, events and emergencies 
*Ability to think laterally and analyze and assess a range of information 
*Ability to multi-task and analyze situations promptly and without bias so as to determine the proper course of action or alternatives without jeopardizing human safety, quality and the committed performance targets 
*Thorough understanding of all aspects of safety issues related to railway operations and maintenance 
	
Preferable 
*10 years or more of general HSQ&amp;E management experience 
Safety Responsibility 
*Assist in the establishment of the organization’s health and safety policies to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the customers, clients, employees and subcontractors of 
*Play a leading role in the development of management systems necessary to maintain a safe system, workplace with an emphasis on safety and environment risk assessment and management to ensure that safety and environment standards are met 
*Shaping and development of a safety culture at all levels in the organization and that this is reinforced by training and safety awareness promotions and campaigns</description><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/3767-rtm~5Fhsqed-hsqe-director-saudi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:10:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Quality Engineer - Lean Tools</title><description>Contract Quality Engineer - electronic manufacturing

Location - Wiltshire 

My client are a global leader in design and manufacture of safety-critical and non safety-critical systems , and are currently undertaking a great deal of change and continuous improvement within their electronics manufacturing department. The Continuous Improvement Leader urgently requires a Contractor to undertake development of process maps and FMEAs , and to embedd a continuous improvement ethos into a PCB manufacturing environment. 

Contract Quality Engineer - skills and experience required : 
- Commercial experience in either Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineering within electronic manufacturing
- In-depth knowledge of Kaizen / Lean Tools 
- Six Sigma experience (to be Green Belt level would be ideal) 


If you feel you meet the above and are available at short notice , please forward your cv for consideration.</description><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/3735-gb41677-quality-engineer-lean-tools-wiltshire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:22:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Software V&amp;V Engineers - Software Test</title><description>Software Validation and Verification Engineer - safety-critical systems 

Location - Wiltshire 
Salary - £35k-£40k 

A Software Test Engineer is required by my client , a hugely successful engineering company in Wiltshire. You will join a team responsible for testing and validating software products that have been, and are being developed for safety-critical systems.  

Commutable Locations - Wiltshire , Bath , Somerset , Bristol , Gloucestershire

Software Tester Key Responsibilities : 
- Prepare and update product tests specifications and product integration test specifications.
- Run and record product tests and integration tests using the factory test facilities. 
- Prepare and run software module tests.  The languages are C# and C.  In some cases this may involve use of the LDRA software test tool suite.
- Carry out verification tasks on the product software development, and document the results in verification reports.  
- Work closely with the software development teams to identify and diagnose problems.

Software Tester Qualifications and Experience : 
- HND min in a technical subject
- Commercial experience in a software tester position , ideally working for a safety-critical engineering sector company.
-Experience of software verification
- Knowledge of C and/or C++
- Knowledge of the LDRA software test suite

This position is an excellent opportunity to join a successful company who are investing millions into their R&amp;D and who are looking to grow rapidly in the future. So do not hesitate - apply now !</description><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/3728-gb41139-software-v-v-engineers-software-test-wiltshire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:01:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Quality Engineer</title><description>Our Automotive client are looking for a Quality Engineer to join their growing team in Cheshire.

Key Responsibilities
•	Main customer responsibilities (various sites)
•	Goods inwards inspection / product evaluation
•	Customer / supplier returns &amp; quarantine disciplines
•	Customer / supplier complaint management
•	Calibration 
•	APQP
•	IMDS
•	KPI / QOS Reporting

The successful candidate should have a full driving license, be computer literate, be able to use a wide range of measurement and test equipment and interpret engineering drawings / specifications. 

Knowledge of the automotive industry would be beneficial but candidates with a metallurgical / engineering background and/or qualification will be considered.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</description><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/3640-209860mbs-quality-engineer-cheshire-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:15:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inspector/Clerk of Works</title><description>POSITION: Inspector/Clerk of Works
REF#: 10415
RATE: Up to £23 ltd per hour
LOCATION: London

Our client urgently needs an Inspector/Clerk of Works on a temporary basis in London.

Potential candidates should have the following qualifications: 
•HNC or HND in civil Engineering or equivalent
•Relevant CSCS card, 
•London Underground Access (LUA) card (If no LUA card, then applicant will need to get one at their own cost as LUA card is essential for carrying out inspections on site)
•PTS training (not essential but desirable)
•Confined Space training would be useful.

Experience:
•Concrete works: experience in supervising large and complex concrete works, checking for concrete specification compliance, reinforcement and shuttering, finishing etc.
•Structural Steelwork: for bridges, adequate knowledge of checking fabrication of steel work, erection, painting etc.
•Highway construction; knowledge of footway/road construction materials, testing requirements and specification requirements.
•Experience in STATS works requirements and supervision of the statutory undertakers works. NRSWA accreditation useful.

General: 
•Must be aware of H &amp; S legislation and requirements on site.
•Having worked in a railway environment construction site would be an advantage. 
•Occasional Saturdays and overnight working will be required.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Simon at the Mattinson Partnership on sjf@mattinsonpartnership.com or 0207 960 2552. We do not advertise all of our vacancies so please get in touch if you are interested in opportunities within the Traffic, Transport, Highways or Civil disciplines.

Mattinson Partnership brings together recruitment expertise with hands-on transport planning and traffic engineering experience. Through our knowledge of the industry, we are able to provide a unique and specialist service. We respect the need for absolute confidentiality and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.</description><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/3629-10415-inspector-clerk-of-works-london/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stress Engineer</title><description>We have a new opportunity for a Stress Engineer working on the South Coast at our leading Aerospace client.

Working within the A350 team the client is looking for a candidate who ideally has some recent AUK experience.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.</description><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/3583-209400fec-stress-engineer-isle-of-wight-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:19:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stress Engineer</title><description>Airbus experience essential.

Composite &amp; Metallic.

You will have working knowledge and experience in the following key disciplines:

Sub assembly packages.
Component machining.
Composite materials design /stress analysis.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
Effective communication skills &amp; technical aptitude in the appropriate discipline

You must be legible to work in the UK.

If you're not legible to work in the UK please don't submit your CV for this role.

Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.</description><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/3546-208486lmr-stress-engineer-bristol-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:56:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JL-RT-SAFAE</title><description>Our client is a leading developer and systems integrator for highly complex, large scale safety critical software and electronic systems.

Due to significant, long term, business growth we are currently seeking a number of Safety Assurance Engineers to join their expanding team.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

- To lead various safety engineering activities (FMECA, PHA, Hazard Log, IHA, RAM)
 
- Assist in the planning, co-ordination of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and System Safety (RAMS) activities required by Company standards, the customer and legislative bodies at all stages of the project lifecycle. 

- Undertake System Assurance assessments (Safety Case) of current designs. 
 
- Provide System Assurance strategies for bids supporting of existing contracts.   
 
- Attend project meetings with respect to RAMS issues. 

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications and experience:

HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related  

Experience of high quality document deliverables to short-timescales.  Producing some or all of the following: FTA, FFA, Common Cause Failure Analysis, FMECA, Reliability Prediction, Maintainability Task Analysis, Reliability &amp; Maintainability Demonstration Programmes, Testability Analyses, System Hazard  Analyses

An ability to communicate at all levels

Good understanding of current Safety Standards</description><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/3491-safety-assurance-engineer-jl-rt-safae-wiltshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 16:50:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fleet Management Operations Manager</title><description>POSITION: Fleet Management Operations Manager
REF#: 10391
RATE: £17.50 ltd per hour
DURATION: Ongoing
LOCATION: North London

Our client employs a mixed fleet of vehicles and grounds maintenance equipment, ranging from small vans to specialist municipal vehicles, supplied through an external lease hire and maintenance contract. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
•The provision of an efficient and effective fleet management service, within budget, performance standards and compliant with appropriate legislation, policies and contract conditions. 
•Monitoring the fleet procurement and maintenance contractor’s performance and associated functions within the scope of the contract terms, authorising works as appropriate.
•Liaising with the contractor, fleet users management, drivers and other relevant parties as required.
•Support the Fleet Management Co-ordinator in the provision of a customer focused Fleet Management Service facility including the maintenance of statutory obligations, preparation of management accounts and monitor commitment accounts, reporting budget variances as necessary.
•Assist in the negotiation of contracts, agreements and partnership arrangements with partners within both the public and private sectors to deliver service and corporate objectives. 

There are several requirements that potential candidates must meet:
•Demonstrable contract management experience within a transport maintenance environment or equivalent profession.
•The ability to estimate vehicle maintenance repairs with a demonstrable understanding of job authorisation procedures.
•Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, with an ability to review financial data using a recognised standard of financial literacy (e.g. BTEC or work experience competency on budgets)
•An understanding of vehicle technical data and ICME time allowance manuals (or equivalent) and be willing to undertake training where required.

It is desirable that potential candidates also have:
•Motor Vehicle engineering or similar qualification to city and guilds standard
•Qualified Commercial Vehicle Inspector (VOSA accreditation) or able to achieve this within 12 months of appointment
•Membership of a professional institute to associated member status
•Demonstrable experience within vehicle products as indicated below (it is essential that you are able to achieve this within 12 months of appointment):
oRefuse Collection vehicles
oRoad sweepers
oLight vans
oSpecialist body mounted equipment
•Current vocational LGV Category C driving licence (HGV 2)
•Certificate of professional competence (road haulage national)

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Simon at the Mattinson Partnership on sjf@mattinsonpartnership.com or 0207 960 2552. We do not advertise all of our vacancies so please get in touch if you are interested in opportunities within the Traffic, Transport, Highways or Civil disciplines.

Mattinson Partnership brings together recruitment expertise with hands-on transport planning and traffic engineering experience. Through our knowledge of the industry, we are able to provide a unique and specialist service. We respect the need for absolute confidentiality and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.</description><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/3453-10391-fleet-management-operations-manager-london/</link><pubDate>Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:42:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Technical Assurance Manager</title><description>Our client is currently looking for a Technical Assurance Manager to join their Supply Chain Department in Hertfordshire on a permanent basis.

The main purpose of the role is to control product quality through company processes and procedures.

Other responsibilities include
- Inspection of components, assemblies and products at Head Office and suppliers premises (this may involve hands on stripping/rebuild)
- Investigation of technical problems e.g. poor fit of components, inability to meet technical specification or test requirements 
- Liaison with design authority regarding technical problems
- Carry out audits of supplier processes and procedures (especially related to outsourced product) on supplier premises. 
- Request corrective actions to be taken when problems/problem areas found with processes and procedures
- Be responsible for ensuring first article inspections, source inspections, audits on product are performed as appropriate and investigations of vendor quality issues
- Carry out failure investigations at Head Office and site with respect to customer complaints and quality problems 
- Responsibility for managing the in-house Test &amp; Repair Facility for electrical / mechanical products

Experience/Skills

- HNC Level or above in Quality Control 
- Ability to manage Quality Assurance department within a industrial testing facility environment
- Experience in an electronic test environment preferably in a safety critical industry 
- Implementation and compliance to robust quality procedures
- New QA and Inspection techniques and Sampling Plans
- Practical hands on ability to rework assemblies and use tools and measuring instruments 
- Understanding of ISO 9001 quality standards
- Quality Audit qualification
- Formal electronic qualification / company training 
- Experienced in using Automatic Test Equipment &amp; PC controlled Functional Test equipment
- Previous experience in a Senior Production Quality role 
- Experience in mechanical, electro mechanical producers
- Electrical inspection or production engineering 
- Experience of working with measuring equipment.
- Understanding of mechanical finishes, processes,(including castings) and raw material specifications 

Desirable

- SAP IT Systems
- CAD and Visio skills 
- Valid PTS Certificate 
- Registered ISO Auditor
- Member of the Institute of Quality Assurance
- Understanding of production control documentation 
- Experience of working in a safety critical environment 
- Understanding of electrical wiring standards
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- knowledge of quality and improvement tools such as 6 Sigma
- knowledge of AS9100 would be advantageous 

Please forward suitable CV's to stephen.ducker@vital-solutions.biz or call Steve on 0161 836 7113</description><link>http://www.rtmjobs.com/rail-job-vacancies/3427-sd-ass-technical-assurance-manager-hertfordshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:24:56 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>