Railway Rolling Stock System Engineer

RINA is currently recruiting for a Railway Rolling Stock System Engineer to join its office in Mumbai within the Electronics and System Engineering Division.

Mission

The Rolling Stock System Engineer will act as Rolling Stock Manufacturing Inspector for the project of assignment. The successful candidate is responsible for ensuring that rail vehicles (locomotives, EMUs, DMUs, coaches, or metro trains) are manufactured in compliance with technical specifications, applicable standards, and quality requirements. The role involves inspection, verification, and documentation across all manufacturing stages, including fabrication, assembly, testing, and final acceptance.

This position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in rolling stock manufacturing, inspection, or quality assurance within the railway industry.

Key Accountabilities

Perform in-process and final inspections of rolling stock components and assemblies

Conduct witness and hold point inspections in line with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

Identify non-conformities (NCRs), ensure proper documentation, and track corrective actions

Inspect welded structures (EN 15085 compliance) and fabrication activities

Review welding procedures (WPS), qualifications (WPQR), welder certifications and verification (NDT)

Perform visual and dimensional checks on carbody structures and critical components

Inspect and QA/QC of other joints (screwing, bolting, gluing, hybrid joints)

Inspect installation of electrical wiring, panels, and onboard systems

Verify routing, termination, labeling, and compliance with schematic diagrams

Witness functional testing of key systems

Witness and validate routine, type, and acceptance tests

Review test procedures and results (FAI, FAT, SAT, SIT, static tests, dynamic tests where applicable)

Ensure proper test documentation and reports are completed and approved

Prepare and maintain detailed inspection records, quality reports (included non-conformance), and checklists

Review manufacturing dossiers, quality records, and certification packages

Ensure traceability of materials and components

Conduct audits and inspections at supplier facilities

Verify compliance of subcontracted components with contractual requirements

Monitor supplier quality performance and follow up on corrective actions

Education

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in Rolling stock manufacturing, inspection, or quality control

Experience with major systems: Carbody, Bogies, Electrical/traction systems, Train integration

Knowledge of: EN 15085 (welding), EN 12663, EN 45545 (fire safety), IEC standards, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality process and tools

Ability to read: Engineering drawings, Wiring diagrams and Pneumatic schematics

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.