Science & ResearchScience and engineering professionalsISCO 2144
rolling stock engineer
Rolling stock engineers design and oversee the manufacturing process and installation of rail vehicles, including locomotives, carriages, wagons and multiple units. They design new trains and electrical or mechanical parts, supervise modifications and resolve technical problems. They also supervise routine maintenance duties to ensure that trains are in good condition and meet quality and safety standards.
About rolling stock engineer
As a rolling stock engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing the manufacturing and installation of rail vehicles such as locomotives, carriages, wagons, and multiple units. Your day-to-day responsibilities include creating detailed technical drawings, analyzing production processes, supervising manufacturing operations, and ensuring that all components meet rigorous quality and safety standards in compliance with railway regulations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including production managers, quality assurance specialists, and maintenance technicians to resolve technical issues and implement design improvements.
Your role is critical to the railway industry's infrastructure and safety. You will conduct feasibility studies, assess financial viability of projects, and use advanced technical drawing software to develop innovative solutions for rail transportation challenges. Whether designing new trains or modifying existing ones, you ensure that every vehicle operates efficiently and safely. Career prospects in Poland are strong, as the railway sector continues to modernize and expand its fleet, creating demand for skilled engineers who can bridge design innovation with practical manufacturing constraints.
This position typically requires a solid foundation in engineering principles, industrial engineering, and manufacturing processes. You may also be involved in research activities, performance optimization, and staying current with evolving railway technology standards and regulations throughout your career.
Key Work Functions
Core areas of responsibility for a rolling stock engineer.
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Design and Development
- Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for new rolling stock using CAD software
- Design electrical and mechanical components to meet railway safety and performance standards
- Conduct feasibility studies and assess technical viability of proposed designs
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Manufacturing Supervision
- Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards
- Analyze production processes and identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction
- Approve engineering designs before manufacturing begins
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Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Control compliance of railway vehicles with applicable regulations and safety standards
- Supervise routine maintenance duties and inspections to ensure trains meet quality standards
- Resolve technical problems and implement corrective actions during manufacturing and installation
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Technical Research and Innovation
- Perform scientific research on new materials and technologies for rail vehicle improvement
- Design wayside signalling interlockings and integration with rolling stock systems
- Assess financial viability of innovations and present recommendations to management
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (16)
production processesproduction processesMaterials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.engineering principlesengineering principlesThe engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.manufacturing processesmanufacturing processesThe steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.technical drawingstechnical drawingsDrawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.quality standardsquality standardsThe national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.industrial engineeringindustrial engineeringThe field of engineering concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of complex processes and systems of knowledge, people, equipment, etc.control compliance of railway vehicles regulationscontrol compliance of railway vehicles regulationsInspect rolling stock, components and systems to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.adjust engineering designsadjust engineering designsAdjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.design wayside signalling interlockingsdesign wayside signalling interlockingsDesign procedures to implement wayside signalling interlockings. Analyse routes and aspect charts and take into account highway crossing warning systems.perform scientific researchperform scientific researchGain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.use technical drawing softwareuse technical drawing softwareCreate technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.execute feasibility studyexecute feasibility studyPerform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of a project, plan, proposition or new idea. Realise a standardised study which is based on extensive investigation and research to support the p...assess financial viabilityassess financial viabilityRevise and analyse financial information and requirements of projects such as their budget appraisal, expected turnover, and risk assessment for determining the benefits and costs of the project. Asse...analyse production processes for improvementanalyse production processes for improvementAnalyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.approve engineering designapprove engineering designGive consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.control productioncontrol productionPlan, coordinate, and direct all production activities to insure the goods are made on time, in correct order, of adequate quality and composition, starting from intake goods up to shipping.
Optional (24)
precision mechanicsprecision mechanicsPrecision or fine mechanics is a subdiscipline in engineering that focuses on the design and development of smaller precision machines.electrical engineeringelectrical engineeringThe field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.safety engineeringsafety engineeringThe study of the risks associated with engineered designs and systems, accident prevention as well as the safety benefits of reducing deaths and injuries. The discipline focuses on analysing and mitig...design principlesdesign principlesThe elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.CAE softwareCAE softwareThe software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.electronicselectronicsThe functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.mechanical engineeringmechanical engineeringDiscipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.mechanics of trainsmechanics of trainsThe mechanical aspects and principles of the mechanics involved in trains.record test datarecord test dataRecord data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptiona...perform test runperform test runPerform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, ...apply advanced manufacturingapply advanced manufacturingImprove production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers of products and processes using relevant advanced, innovative, and cutting edge technology.create a product's virtual modelcreate a product's virtual modelCreate a mathematical or three-dimensional computer graphic model of the product by using a CAE system or a calculator.ensure maintenance of trainsensure maintenance of trainsOversee train equipment maintenance and rail security.ensure maintenance of railway machineryensure maintenance of railway machineryKeep rolling stock in functional condition and maintain railway machinery.build a product's physical modelbuild a product's physical modelBuild a model of the product out of wood, clay or other materials by using hand or electrical tools.use CAM softwareuse CAM softwareUse computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programmes to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.draft design specificationsdraft design specificationsList the design specifications such as materials and parts to be used and a cost estimate.use CAD softwareuse CAD softwareUse computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.conduct performance testsconduct performance testsConduct experimental, environmental and operational tests on models, prototypes or on the systems and equipment itself in order to test their strength and capabilities under normal and extreme conditi...design electromechanical systemsdesign electromechanical systemsDraft sketches and design electromechanical systems, products, and components using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and equipment.maintain electromechanical equipmentmaintain electromechanical equipmentDiagnose and detect malfunctions in electromechanical components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as s...develop test proceduresdevelop test proceduresDevelop testing protocols to enable a variety of analyses of products, systems, and components.design prototypesdesign prototypesDesign prototypes of products or components of products by applying design and engineering principles.electromechanicselectromechanicsThe engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that creat...
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