Working from our site based in Eastleigh, Hitachi Rail are recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team on a Fixed term Contract to Dec 2026 Who we are Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions. We are working to Inspire the Next – and this is your chance to be part of it. At Hitachi Rail you will find a passionate and collaborative environment. We operate according to our values of Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit. As such, we work closely as a team and empower our colleagues to take ownership and become creative in our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in the contribution we make to society and we always act with integrity and fairness towards our customers, suppliers and colleagues. Core responsibilities: Technical review of design drawings and standards, to understand existing projects and to mobilise new projects Creation, accuracy and maintenance of manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM’s), process routings, SOPs Experience of creating weld documentation such as weld maps, annotated weld drawings, Creation of data for the process master to identify job times and manning requirements Layout of the work station including suitable storage for parts and tools Design and acquisition of jigs and fixtures Specification and evaluation of production tools Understand and adhere to all relevant process maps and create process maps when gaps identified Maintenance of accurate on-system information to support the day-to-day running of the business (this could include SAP, Windchill, SharePoint or other future system as needed) Provide technical support to all production personnel to ensure that technical specifications are achieved with the core competencies, MBOM, SOPs, MICs, tooling and equipment provided. Support production to create lesson plans Cradle to grave responsibility for the implementation of design changes Support all departments to achieve business objectives and actively participate or lead practical problem solving activities Participate or lead risk assessment for all tasks and processes Work analysis, method study and labour utilisation analysis including Kaizen activities, DFM/DFA, PFMEA Evaluation and justification of capital investment projects Support all internal & external audits as required Identification of next generation equipment and methods to make improvements to Quality, Cost and Delivery of projects. Promote best practice and safe working procedures Support ad hoc development projects throughout the business Provide industrial engineering support to other departments General responsibilities (all job holders) To be aware of and actively promote and implement Hitachi’s ethos, culture and values To be involved in Hitachi Rail Europe’s staff development and training Build strong, knowledge sharing, relationships with colleagues in similar positions in other Hitachi sites. Be engaged and respectful in meetings discussions and email exchanges. Come forward with ideas To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required Essential Applicants should be able to demonstrate all of the Essential Requirements listed below Enthusiastic, self-motivated & results-orientated Be helpful to all including working outside of perceived scope where necessary End-to-end ownership of task mentality with timely completion Excellent communication and social skills Keep Line manager updated and briefed on progress Computer literate (MS Excel / Word / PowerPoint) Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail. Keep an up to date, prioritised work list. Commitment to working as part of a team Willingness to learn new skills and adopt company standards An understanding of Health and Safety requirements within a working environment Engineering and manufacturing experience in a welding/fabrication environmentQualifications Degree, HNC, HND, (engineering discipline) Desirable Requirements Any prior working knowledge of SAP would be highly desirable, particularly SAP PP, MM and particularly CEWB creation of MBOMS Experience of working with a PLM system such as Windchill Experience of working in a rail depot environment Please note - on occasion you may be required to work from the newton Aycliffe site or other depots in the UK (expenses will be paid)If you like the sound of the above and feel energised by the idea of joining the Hitachi Rail Team, please apply to Tanya Wallace, TXM now. (url removed)