Design Engineer

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Sandiacre; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail industry provider in Sandiacre is seeking a talented Design Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team. The role includes managing multiple projects, overseeing product design and development for rail track systems, and applying engineering governance. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering, relevant experience, and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits including training and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Incredible development and career growth

Flexible working hours

Company funded external qualifications

33 days holiday per annum

Company bonus

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in regulated and safety-critical manufacturing industries.
• Ability to generate solutions to recognized standards.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Undertake product design and development for rail track systems.
• Produce stress calculations and FEA simulations.
• Develop work instructions & procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Innovative problem solving

Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Progress Rail is looking to recruit a talented Design Engineer to join our diverse and dynamic Engineering team in Sandiacre. Managing 2-3 projects at any one time, you will be responsible for the design and development of engineering products from the justification stage, through to provision of documentation and technical support in service. This includes the interfaces with related equipment, assembly, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Your technical knowledge will enable you to have sufficient awareness of details to recognise when technical problems are becoming apparent and be able to initiate corrective actions.

The Role

As a Design Engineer you will be required to:

• Undertake all aspects of product design, development and safety of engineering products for rail track systems of the projects you oversee
• Assisting with the development of protypes
• Producing stress calculations and FEA simulations
• Developing work instructions & procedures
• Assist with the research and development of new products
• Continuous improvement of existing products, processes and design tools
• Oversight of engineering governance including sign off concessions, rework and quality ensuring product meets industry and company standards

The Candidate

The ideal Design Engineer:

• Degree educated 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
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership
• Strong communication skills
• Innovative and resilient problem solver
• A knowledge of Finite Element Analysis would be a benefit
• Willingness to travel nationwide and overseas on occasion

Benefits

• Incredible development and career growth - tailored training to help you learn and progress
• Empowered and entrusted to do what you do best
• Flexible working hours and some working from home available
• Company funded external qualifications
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
• Company bonus
• Company pension scheme with 5% employee and 7% employer contribution
• As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
• Professional and leadership development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Various employee recognition schemes

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.

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 factory.

We would politely request no agencies please.