Engineering Contracts Manager

Engineering Contracts Manager - 12 Month Contract Location: Aylesbury Day Rate: £600 - £650 (DOE) Start: Immediate Availability We are seeking an experienced Engineering Contracts Manager to join a leading Rolling Stock organisation on a 12-month contract. This role is to cover a key interim position, working within supplier development and engineering to deliver operational excellence across the rail supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Lead supplier development initiatives for Siemens Rolling Stock, driving improvements in reliability, quality, and on-time delivery. Implement Lean methodologies and risk management tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D) to resolve supplier performance issues and enhance supply chain efficiency. Manage projects involving reverse engineering of legacy train parts, collaborating closely with engineering and procurement teams to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions. Define and monitor supplier KPIs, developing improvement plans to reduce NCRs and strengthen long-term supplier relationships. Ensure adherence to rail industry standards (EN15085 & EN6701) for welding and bonding, coordinating with cross-functional teams including suppliers, engineering, procurement, and quality. Support obsolescence management and engineering change projects critical to sustaining rolling stock operations. Requirements: Proven experience as a Supplier Development Manager, Engineering Contracts Manager, or similar within Rolling Stock / Rail. Strong knowledge of Lean practices, supplier quality improvement, and risk management tools. Track record in successfully managing supplier performance and driving engineering solutions for complex, safety-critical components. Familiarity with industry standards (EN15085 & EN6701) and regulatory compliance in rail manufacturing. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence suppliers and lead cross-functional teams. Immediately available or short notice preferred. Why Join? Opportunity to work on critical supplier and engineering projects impacting the reliability of UK rail operations. High-impact role with autonomy to drive process improvements and supplier excellence.

Location: City of London, South East, GB

Posted Date: 8/2/2025