Mechanical Design Engineer

Certain Advantage; Shirebrook; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm based near Mansfield is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with strong FEA skills. In this role, you will lead mechanical design projects from concept to completion, ensuring that designs meet compliance standards and driving continuous improvement. This position offers competitive compensation, a hybrid work environment, and the opportunity to work with a collaborative team focused on growth and innovation in the rail sector.

Benefits

Bonus

Support towards Chartership

Qualifications

• Strong background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and hand calculations.
• Experience leading mechanical design projects from concept to completion.
• Ideally some experience in Rail or adjacent industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept through to completion.
• Act as the key technical contact for customers and ensure compliance with standards.
• Carry out proof and fatigue finite element analysis (FEA).
• Develop 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials.
• Drive continuous improvement across design processes.

Skills

FEA

Mechanical Design

Hand calculations

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Rail / FEA)

£60,000 - £65,000 Negotiable + Bonus + Hybrid + Support towards Chartership

Mansfield

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Mechanical Design Engineer based near Mansfield.

This role is on a permanent basis and can be hybrid (up to 2 days a week at home).

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer, with a strong background in FEA and hand calculations, looking to join a well-established Rail manufacturer, which is rapidly expanding after securing a major export contract, where you will take a technical lead on mechanical design projects, as well as driving continuous improvement?

Are you looking to join a collaborative and tight-knit team, where you will lead projects from concept to completion, with a high degree of autonomy?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a reputable business, established for over 100 years, and play a part in the ongoing rapid growth of the business.

The Company

We are working with a well-established rail engineering and manufacturing business based in Mansfield, recognised for delivering high-quality rolling stock and engineered solutions to the rail sector. The company is in an exciting phase of growth, supported by a major international export deal, driving continued investment and growth across the business.

The Role

This role is for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, with a strong background in FEA and hand calculations.

Day to Day

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept through to completion, producing accurate technical specifications and calculations
• Act as the key technical contact for customers, ensuring designs meet requirements, compliance standards, and safety regulations
• Carry out proof and fatigue finite element analysis (FEA), design verification, and approve calculations from other engineers
• Develop 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials in line with company quality standards
• Run design reviews with internal teams and clients
• Support production, purchasing, and wider departments to ensure designs are practical, economical, and deliver value
• Drive continuous improvement across design processes and systems
• Provide technical coaching and mentoring to less experienced engineers

Requirements

• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Strong background in FEA and hand calculations
• Ideally some Rail experience, or adjacent industry experience

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.