Mechanical Product Engineer

Medirest Signature; Crewe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking a Mechanical Product Engineer for a permanent role in Crewe. The ideal candidate will support the overhaul and performance of key rail components, ensuring quality and effective delivery of projects. Strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits package

Up to 52 weeks maternity and adoption pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical product engineering role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of traction and rolling stock components.
• Experience in engineering change processes, including risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for overhaul activities.
• Liaise with production and project teams for alignment.
• Lead technical investigations into product failures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical systems knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or Higher Certificate in Engineering

Job description

Req ID: 489179

Mechanical Product Engineer

Location: Crewe (Onsite role)

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary: £45K - £50K + Bonus + Benefits

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Mechanical Product Engineer based in Crewe we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and help shape the future of mechanical product engineering at Alstom. You’ll report to the Engineering Manager and play a vital role in supporting the overhaul and performance of critical components such as Wheelsets, Bogies, Traction Motors, HVAC units, and other key subcomponents. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external customers to drive quality, investigate issues, and support the successful delivery of new and existing programmes.

We’ll look to you to:

• Provide mechanical engineering support for overhaul activities across a wide range of rail components
• Liaise with production, project teams, and external customers to ensure engineering activities align with site objectives
• Lead or assist in technical investigations into safety-related or high-value product failures, delivering timely, high-quality outcomes
• Recommend changes to specifications and processes to improve product reliability and operational performance
• Represent Engineering in both internal and external meetings to resolve product overhaul challenges
• Support the introduction of new product overhauls from bid phase through to full programme implementation
• Assist with the validation of components for procurement in line with project and fleet engineering timelines
• Develop or manage repair procedures in collaboration with suppliers, ensuring appropriate customer approvals are obtained

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to tick every box. Instead, we’ve listed some traits and skills that will help you thrive in this role:

• Degree or Higher Certificate in a relevant engineering or technical discipline (preferred)
• Experience in a mechanical product engineering role within a rail or heavy industry environment (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, particularly traction and rolling stock components
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to technical investigations
• Confident communicator, comfortable working across teams and with customers
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience in engineering change processes, including risk assessment and approvals

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme,
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

Youdon’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification.