About the company
BlueBirds is an interim management consulting company. Our client wishes to hire a Materials Performance Engineer who takes end to end responsibility that all components are repaired on time, deal with suppliers and ensure smooth operations post repairs. This person will be the link between performance and materials, monitoring materials involved in performance incidents. The candidate will ensure the Work reports and train data checks to review defective components (quarantine and return to good stock of materials Est.10% of the volume) Monitor and flag consumption trends (USD reduction proactive approach)The role
Control and challenge the failure description of outgoing materials and the information in the repair reports from Original Equipment Manufacturers. Schedule on-train testing if required. Update and KPI the repair report databaseKey responsibilities
- Monitor control and generate Key Performance Indicators on the repair loop quality and performance.
- Update and KPI the repair reports database.
- Implement and maintain a closer link between the train performance and the repaired materials.
- Control that the outgoing materials have a clear failure description attached and a serial number.
- Control and challenge the suppliers on the quality of the repair reports that they provide and ensure that the scope of the repairs meet the required needs.
- Quarantine and return to good stock materials based on work orders data and data generated by the trains (i.e. defect codes).
- Analyze and close non-conformance of materials previously repaired. Schedule on train
Candidate Profile:
- Rolling Stock related technical background
- Minimum 3-5 years of depot work or Maintenance engineer level 3
- Experience in depot work environment
- IT skills (user level)
- Experience in excel
- Experience in BI tools (desirable)
- Experience in stores processes (desirable)