Kemal Orban-Yildirim

Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineer with 30+ years' experience across rolling stock and automotive sectors. Currently operating at deputy supervisor level within a major rail organisation, leading teams and delivering complex fleet modification programmes. Proven ability to improve asset reliability, drive safety standards, and deliver projects on time.

Deputy Supervisor – Production (Class 360/1) at Siemens Mobility (2025-03 – Present)

• Leading production teams to deliver safety, quality, and performance targets
• Allocating workload and supervising engineering staff
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Deputy Supervisor – Modifications (Class 350/2) at Siemens Mobility (2022 – Present)

• Led a team of 14 engineers delivering fleet modifications
• Supported DCO & TASDO integration
• Ensured compliance with safety standards

Senior / Mod / Overhaul Technician at Siemens Mobility (2019 – 2022)

• Diagnostics, fault finding, and overhaul work
• Completed bogie overhauls (mechanical & electrical)
• Supported speed upgrade programme

Workshop Controller / Senior Technician at Sytner Land Rover & Mazda (2004 – 2019)

• Managed workshop operations and team performance
• Improved service delivery and productivity

Master Technician at MG Rover (2001 – 2004)

• Advanced diagnostics and specialist repairs

NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering