Process Engineer

Transport for London (TfL) offers a unique opportunity to build your career within an iconic organisation. Join us and discover a role where you can make a significant impact on keeping millions of commuters moving safely across the city.

Overview of Project/Role

The Workshops Engineering team at London Underground plays a vital part in the safe operation of one of the world's most demanding rail networks. As a Process Engineer, you will empower yourself to deliver engineering solutions, conquer complex engineering challenges, and contribute to our success. The primary engineering focus for this role is electrical & electronics.

This role offers the chance to:

• Drive innovation by tackling complex engineering challenges and bringing robust solutions to life.
• Translate ideas into reality by crafting precise work instructions, cost estimates, and bills of materials.
• Contribute to keeping London moving by ensuring seamless service across the rail network.
• Optimise operations through continuous process improvements.
• Advance your engineering career within a highly motivated and diverse engineering team.

Key Accountabilities

• Engineering Solution Delivery: Ensure implementation of engineering specifications, changes, and modifications into production processes for Rolling Stock, Signals, and General Engineering. Act as the single point of contact for technical issues.
• Technical Query Resolution: Manage and resolve technical queries related to production, project delivery, and material procurement through collaboration with Central Engineering, suppliers, and project teams.
• Team Leadership: Manage a team of engineers providing technical support to workshop production areas.
• Documentation Management: Produce and oversee the creation of essential documentation such as Work Instructions and Bills of Materials to support overhaul and repair activities.
• Cost Estimation: Produce detailed estimates for activities based on customer specifications, including labour hours and material costs for accurate budgeting.
• Bill of Materials Development: Develop Bills of Materials aligned with customer specifications, drawings, and LUL standards, working closely with engineering and suppliers.
• SAP Master Data Maintenance: Generate and maintain SAP master data to ensure accurate material control and procurement processes.
• Project Delivery Oversight: Manage engineering teams to deliver large-scale projects, including coordination of support engineers on multi-million-pound projects.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Skills

• High level of numerical and analytical ability.
• Well-developed communication, negotiating, and inter-personal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (managing complex layouts and large documents) and Microsoft Excel (formatting and manipulating complex data).
• Commercial Acumen.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Knowledge

• Degree/HND/HNC/Engineering Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in an applicable electrical/electronic/mechanical engineering subject.
• Broad-based knowledge of general engineering principles.
• Good knowledge of LUL rolling stock and/or Signals equipment.
• Good knowledge of CAD systems, engineering design principles, and drawing standards as applied to LU design.
• Good working knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Experience

• Proven record of managing engineering solutions and teams.
• Demonstrated experience implementing solutions to complex technical engineering issues across various engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience working in a regulated health and safety-critical environment.

Application Process

Please apply using your CV only. Ensure your CV covers the skills, knowledge, and experience outlined in the job description. PDF format is preferred, and please do not include photographs or images.

This is a safety-critical role requiring clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

Application Stages:

• Stage 1: Screening call with the Hiring Manager.
• Stage 2: Competency-based interview.

The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd October at 11:59 PM. The advert may close early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

Vetting Process

At TfL, safety, trust, and fairness are paramount in our recruitment process. Our Vetting Charter explains the checks conducted to ensure a safe, inclusive, and reliable network. Honesty and accuracy in your application are crucial for smooth progression.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

TfL is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to reflect the diverse communities we serve. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and may offer an assessment or interview where minimum essential criteria are met.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits, including:

• Final salary pension scheme.
• Free travel on the TfL network.
• Reimbursement for National Rail travel.
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays.
• Hybrid working approach.
• Optional discounted private healthcare.
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.
• Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers.
• Discounted Eurostar travel.

Interviews/assessments may be organised at short notice.