Mechanical Engineer

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with rolling stock experience to lead engineering projects in Derby. You will manage design teams, ensure technical excellence, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver on-time projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and be proficient in CAD software, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Background in rolling stock engineering, either interiors, mechanical, or electrical systems.
• Experience in managing design teams and delivering technical projects.
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of engineering change documentation and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile rolling stock projects across passenger and freight fleets.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Manage a small team of design engineers.
• Support on-site installation teams to resolve design challenges.

Skills

Background in rolling stock engineering

Managing design teams

Proficient in 2D/3D CAD software

Understanding of engineering change documentation

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Commercial awareness

Independent working ability

Positive proactive attitude

Education

Degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical)

Chartered status

HND with relevant work experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Engineer with rolling stock experience required to lead projects across passenger services for a growing rail service provider.

Ford & Stanley are partnered with a rail service provider to recruit a Projects Engineer / Senior Projects Engineer to lead the delivery of engineering design, reengineering, and installation projects across their passenger rolling stock portfolio.

With a growing pipeline of modification and refurbishment programmes, this role will be central to ensuring technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery. You will manage a small team of design engineers, interface with clients and stakeholders, and support on-site installation teams to resolve design challenges. The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of deliverables, apply engineering best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the clients\' engineering services.

Opportunity

• Lead high-profile rolling stock projects across passenger and freight fleets
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions
• Influence design strategy and contribute to technical leadership within the business
• Support First in Class installations and transition programmes to fleet-wide deployment
• Join a growing engineering services team with strong leadership and a clear delivery focus
• Work on-site in Derby with opportunities for client visits and field support
• Be part of a business that values initiative, autonomy, and commercial awareness

Candidate Specifications

• Background in rolling stock engineering — interiors, mechanical, or electrical systems
• Experience managing design teams and delivering technical projects
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of engineering change documentation and compliance standards
• Degree in engineering (mechanical or electrical) desired; Chartered status desirable. HND also accepted with relevant work experience.
• Member of a professional body (IET or IMechE) preferred
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercially aware and confident working in customer-facing environments
• Able to work independently and prioritise a busy workload with attention to detail
• Positive, proactive attitude and a collaborative mindset

Location: Derby

Salary: £(phone number removed)

Contract Type: Permanent