Senior Rewind Engineer

Senior Engineer - DC Traction Motors Location: NottinghamSalary: £60,000 per annum + annual bonus + private medical insuranceOverviewWe are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer / Technical Focal Point to take full technical ownership of DC Traction Motors. This is a key senior role for a subject matter expert who can combine deep electrical and mechanical knowledge with hands-on operational leadership.You will act as the definitive technical authority for traction motor overhaul, repair, and performance optimisation-supporting the shop floor, leading complex investigations, and working directly with customers to ensure engineering excellence from strip-down to final test.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership and EngineeringServe as the technical authority for all DC traction motor activities, providing expert guidance across electrical windings, mechanical tolerances, and motor performance issues.Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations into motor failures using vibration analysis, thermography, and electrical test data, producing clear technical reports and preventative actions.Ensure all repairs and overhauls comply with relevant international standards (IEEE, IEC) and railway industry requirements.Define and refine technical work scopes, ensuring machining, insulation systems, and rebuild methods meet or exceed OEM specifications.Project and Operational ManagementManage the technical lifecycle of motor overhaul projects-from strip and survey through to final ..... full job details .....