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With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.\nJob Description:\nYour new role\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Materials and Technology Engineer to join our team in London.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build specialist experience within the rail industry, working across materials engineering and special manufacturing processes. You will support a varied range of technical activities, with a particular focus on bonding, painting and corrosion protection.\nWorking collaboratively with internal and external project teams, you will help manage technical requirements, documentation and activities relating to materials and special processes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to railway vehicle projects and develop your experience within a complex, international engineering environment.\nSome key responsibilities\nSupport the management of materials and special-process requirements using DOORS.\nManage technical documentation and activities relating to materials and special processes.\nProvide support and technical input across bonding, painting and corrosion-protection activities.\nCollaborate with internal and external sub-project teams to support the development of assigned areas of projects.\nCoordinate with the resources involved in materials and special-process activities.\nHelp ensure that materials-related requirements and project deliverables are managed effectively.\nBuild strong working relationships across engineering and project teams.\nUndertake occasional short domestic and international business trips where required.\nWe are looking for a motivated and analytical engineer who is keen to develop specialist expertise in materials and manufacturing processes.\nYou will be comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment, managing a varied workload and collaborating with stakeholders across different teams.\nYou will ideally bring:\nA Master’s degree or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related discipline.\nExperience working on railway vehicle projects in a materials, special-process or wider engineering role.\nKnowledge or practical experience of bonding, painting and corrosion-protection processes.\nAn understanding of materials and special-process documentation and requirement management.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nA collaborative and flexible approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.\nA results-focused mindset and willingness to take ownership of assigned activities.\nWritten and spoken English to at least B2 level.\nAvailability for occasional short domestic and overseas travel. \nKnowledge of DIN 6701 and European chemical-substance requirements, including REACH and SCIP, would be advantageous. An EAS European Adhesive Specialist qualification would also be beneficial.\nIf you are looking to develop your engineering career in a specialist area, contribute to technically challenging railway projects and learn from experienced colleagues within a global organisation, this could be a fantastic next step.\n\nWhat we offer\nWe value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:\nCompetitive salary\nPotential opportunity for annual performance-related bonus\n25 days’ holiday\nPension scheme with contributions up to 9%\nPrivate medical insurance\nPersonal Accident Insurance\nGroup Income Protection\nGroup Life Insurance\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nWe also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.\nThank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. 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