Job Purpose

The Railway Production Engineer supports the localization program by validating locally manufactured spare parts and special tools, coordinating fabrication and repair activities with approved machining workshops, and ensuring technical, quality, cost, and delivery compliance.

The role is responsible for defining manufacturing and repair methods, preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and monitoring fabrication and repair work orders through Maximo. The position ensures that all localized, fabricated, or repaired mechanical components are properly inspected, validated, tested, documented, and submitted for approval for operational use in accordance with railway standards.

Responsibilities/Duties 

Localization Program Support

•Identify spare parts, tools, and assemblies suitable for localization through local manufacturing or repair.

•Support localization initiatives in coordination with Engineering, Procurement and Maintenance.

•Review and clarify drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical requirements for localized components.

•Support reverse engineering activities where required to enable local fabrication.

Fabrication of Spare Parts & Special Tools

•Plan, coordinate, and oversee fabrication of spare parts and special tools, including jigs, fixtures, gauges, and lifting devices.

•Define manufacturing processes, routing, machining steps, and work instructions.

•Provide technical support during machining, fabrication, assembly, and finishing activities.

•Ensure manufacturability, repeatability, and compliance with safety and quality requirements.

Mechanical Repair & Reconditioning Works

•Supervise and support mechanical repair and reconditioning of parts and assemblies.

•Analyze damaged or worn components and define appropriate repair, refurbishment, or reconditioning methods.

•Prepare repair procedures, tolerances, acceptance criteria, and inspection requirements.

•Coordinate machining, welding, surface treatment, heat treatment, and reassembly activities.

•Ensure repaired parts meet functional, safety, and quality requirements before release.

Coordination with Machining Workshops

•Coordinate fabrication and repair activities with approved local machining workshops.

•Act as the technical interface with El-Salam Machining Workshop for fabrication, repair, and rework activities.

•Ensure workshops receive complete and approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

•Monitor progress, quality, delivery timelines, and compliance of outsourced machining works.

•Support inspections, trials, and first-article approvals at workshop level.

Costing & Bill of Quantities (BOQ)

•Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for fabricated, repaired, and localized mechanical components.

•Estimate material, machining, labor, and processing costs.

•Support procurement and management in technical cost evaluation and budget control.

•Track actual costs versus estimates and support cost-reduction and optimization initiatives.

Quality Assurance & Technical Compliance

•Ensure all fabricated and repaired parts comply with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

•Coordinate dimensional inspections, measurements, and quality checks.

•Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to manufacturing or repair deviations.

•Ensure traceability of materials, processes, and inspection records.

Validation & Testing Follow-up

•Plan and follow up validation and testing activities for localized, fabricated, and repaired parts.

•Coordinate with engineering and maintenance to ensure validation requirements are met.

•Review and analyze test results and ensure corrective actions are implemented where required.

•Support documentation and approval for final validation and operational release.

•Prepare validation and testing dossiers and submit technical recommendations for review and approval by the Production Lead Engineer and Sr Railway Infrastructure Lead Engineer and maintenance department.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

•Prepare and maintain technical documentation, repair records, BOQs, validation reports, and test results.

•Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on localization, repair, and cost reduction.

•Promote repair and re-use strategies as alternatives to replacement where technically feasible.

•Ensure all activities comply with safety, quality, and railway standards.

Maximo (CMMS) Follow-Up

•Create, update, and follow up work orders, job plans, and material requests in IBM Maximo.

•Track fabrication and repair status through Maximo and ensure timely closure of work orders.

•Ensure data accuracy and completeness in Maximo to support reliability analysis, cost tracking, and management reporting. Generate reports from Maximo to support performance tracking and management decision-making.

Safety Responsibilities

•Promote a positive safety culture within the workplace and attend any safety-related meetings or briefings as required within the job role.

•Comply with the requirements of RDMC RQHSE Policy and Safety Management System.

•Be mindful that Safety, Security, and Environmental protection are everyone’s responsibility. 

•All staff members are accountable for reporting and intervening in any Safety, Security, or Environmental violations.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

•Formal technical training in manufacturing, machining, or maintenance engineering is an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE:

•Solid knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, and mechanical repair processes.

•Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

•Knowledge of inspection methods, dimensional control, and quality assurance principles.

•Understanding of validation and testing processes for mechanical components.

•Familiarity with railway maintenance practices, asset reliability concepts, and safety requirements.

•Knowledge of costing principles, BOQ preparation, and cost-control methodologies.

•Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably IBM Maximo.

•Proficiency in standard engineering and reporting tools (e.g., MS Excel, Word).

EXPERIENCE:

•3 to 5 years of experience in production engineering, machining, mechanical repair, or manufacturing support.

•Proven experience coordinating with external machining workshops or suppliers.

•Hands-on experience in developing repair methods, supporting localization or re-engineering initiatives, and improving existing components.

•Exposure to validation activities, prototyping, or first-article inspections in an industrial or railway environment.

•Experience working with CMMS platforms (preferably IBM Maximo) to manage work orders, track costs, and document work history.

Desired Behaviors

Technical Rigor & Accuracy

Demonstrates high attention to detail in defining manufacturing and repair methods, reviewing drawings, and validating technical documentation to ensure compliance with railway standards.

Ownership & Accountability

Takes responsibility for assigned tasks, follows through on actions, and ensures deliverables are completed on time and to the required quality level.

Problem-Solving Mindset

Analyzes technical issues methodically, identifies root causes, and proposes practical, cost-effective solutions aligned with safety and reliability requirements.

Collaboration & Teamwork

Works effectively with engineering, maintenance, procurement, quality teams, and external workshops to achieve shared objectives.

Clear Communication

Communicates technical information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Continuous Improvement Orientation

Actively seeks opportunities to improve manufacturing, repair, and localization processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

Adaptability & Learning

Demonstrates willingness to learn new technologies, processes, and tools, and adapts effectively to evolving operational and technical requirements.

Compliance & Safety Awareness

Consistently adheres to safety, quality, and railway regulations and promotes safe working practices in all activities.

Professional Conduct

Acts with integrity, professionalism, and respect in all interactions, representing the organization positively with internal and external stakeholders.