Job Description

DESIGN ENGINEER – HEAVY ENGINEERING

SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN (ONSITE)

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Are you a Design Engineer looking to work on varied, challenging projects within a dynamic and collaborative engineering environment?

Progress Rail Services UK is seeking a talented Design Engineer to join our diverse Engineering team based in Sandiacre.

Managing multiple projects at any one time, you’ll take ownership of the design and development of engineering products from initial justification through to full technical documentation and in‑service support. You’ll be involved across the full product lifecycle, working closely with interfaces such as assembly, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.

THE ROLE:

As a Design Engineer you will be required to:

• Design, develop and safety‑validate engineering products for rail track systems, with a focus on cost‑effective manufacture and installation
• Improve existing products, processes and design tools
• Evaluate and select optimal design solutions
• Produce drawings and technical documentation for formal design acceptance and sign‑off
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities, keeping Senior Engineers informed
• Deliver accurate, high‑quality work in line with engineering and drawing standards
• Use and support the development of new design tools
• Apply practical understanding of product behaviour, manufacturability and maintenance
• Complete design tasks accurately and to agreed timescales
• Support manufacturing with engineering compliance, NCRs and process changes

THE CANDIDATE:

The ideal Design Engineer:

• Masters Degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent
• At least two years’ experience working within a regulated and safety critical manufacturing industry such as nuclear, chemical, aerospace, or automotive
• Ability to generate design salutations to recognised standards
• Strong communication skills
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership
• Innovative and resilient problem solver
• A knowledge of Finite Element Analysis would be a benefit
• Willingness to travel nationwide and overseas on occasion

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus
• Tailored training to help you learn and develop
• Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role)
• Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms
• Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell
• Various employee recognition schemes
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

PROGRESS RAIL VALUES:

• Integrity – the power of honesty
• Excellence – the power of quality
• Teamwork – the power of working together
• Commitment – the power of responsibility
• Sustainability – the power of endurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

We would politely request no agencies please.