Certification and Authorisation Engineer

Req ID: 456499

Certification and Authorisation Engineer

Location: Derby

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary. c. £55K + Benefits

Closing Date: 18th October 2024

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Ceritification and Authorisation Engineer to join our C&A team in Derby and help prepare, in close collaboration with the other project team members, certification evidences and support the C&A Manager in the Certification & Authorisation process?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge in Derby and apply your Certification and Authorisation Engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Head of Authorisation UK, and work alongside a dedicated and passionate Engineering team in Alstom UK&I. 

Day-to-day, you’ll carry out dedicated activities within the C&A processes in accordance with the C&A management plan during all project phases. Support the C&A Manager in the identification and preparation of requirements for Certification and/or Authorisation and in the preparation of evidences plans (e.g. for TSIs or National Rules) with the project team

We’ll look to you to:

• Collect and compile the C&A evidences (e.g. for Pre-engagement, vehicle type authorisation, vehicles authorisation) to be submitted to conformity assessment bodies and/or the authorising entities
• Organise periodic reviews of evidence documentation and assessment reports
• Maintain the certification related data in the requirement management tools (e.g. Doors/Excel)
• Compile and keep track of C&A relevant reporting (e.g. KPI, Cost overview)
• Collaborate with the project team: Engineering, RAMS, Quality, Planning, Validation, Maintenance, Sourcing
• Collaborate with independent assessors (e.g. NoBo, DeBo, AsBo) and authorising entities (e.g. ERA or NSA’s)
• Participate to the modifications follow-up of the certified/authorised vehicle configuration(s)

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• Bachelor/Master Degree (Engineering, Physical Sciences or other related fields)
• Technician/Certified Engineer (significant experience in Railway)
• Experience in engineering projects
• High degree of accuracy, clear communication style
• Good experience with MS Office, Analysis/KPI preparation
• Certification processes (railways, automotive, aerospace)
• Project or Quality management
• General knowledge of EU authorisation process
• General knowledge of functional safety and validation
• General knowledge of standards and regulations
• Willingness to travel for project needs
• English language (level B2) and fluent site/project relevant language (level C1)

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with colleagues and customers based all over the world
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical).

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.  

As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. 

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