*Design Engineering Manager (Temporary opportunity for up to 36 months)

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

Want to be part of delivering a smarter, more sustainable rail network?

Sydney Trains’ Tangara fleet makes up a quarter of our suburban rail fleet. To ensure its longevity, the Tangara Fleet Life Extension project will upgrade operating systems, modernise onboard passenger information systems, and enhance accessibility features for mobility-impaired passengers. The project will also help build our future workforce capabilities, strengthen local economies and support the long-term growth of NSW’s transportation industry.
 

In this role, you'll:

• Be responsible for managing a team providing engineering support for design services, advice, solutions consistent with current standards to meet design, assurance, production and Testing & Commissioning objectives for Tangara Fleet Life Extension Program (TFLE).

• Lead and manage Senior Engineers and Design Engineers in the provision of high-level technical expertise and systems design services. Assure design changes required on the Tangara Fleet during the execution of the TFLE scope.

• Oversee and manage the review process of technical documents to ensure they meet quality and technical standards required. In addition, complete reviews required for acceptance of mechanical systems aspects of projects that involve outsourcing of design works, to ensure deadlines are met for critical projects and foster a safety culture within the design process.

For more information on this position and the organisational unit, view the Role Description and Sydney Trains Fleet Maintenance candidate info pack.
 

About you

You are an experienced engineer (electrical, mechanical or mechatronics background is desirable) and leader who can effectively manage a team working to deliver projects.

You have a strong understanding of the design delivery and management of rolling stock manufacturing or upgrade projects, with experience in developing and achieving innovative solutions and outcomes.

You are experienced in reviewing technical engineering documents and working with multi-disciplinary teams.
 

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

At Sydney Trains, our rail services keep Sydney moving by putting our customers at the centre of everything we do. We work with our local communities to deliver safe, timely and efficient rail services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our trains and network are evolving to meet the needs of our customers now and well into the future. We’re continuing to integrate technological innovations that help us deliver a smarter and more sustainable network.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm 16th April 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact JOSH.RING@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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