Production Design Engineer

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Sandiacre; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company bonus

33 days annual leave

Pension with employer contribution

Life assurance 3.5× salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discount 25% at 4,000+ gyms

Fuel card discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is seeking a Production Design Engineer – Drafting in Sandiacre (NG10 5AN). The role focuses on producing 2D CAD drawings, manufacturing instructions and Bills of Materials to support safe, accurate, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

The candidate should have drafting experience in safety-critical sectors and an HNC or equivalent in mechanical/production engineering, with good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC or equivalent in mechanical or production engineering.
• Experience drafting in a safety-critical manufacturing environment (rail, nuclear, chemical, aerospace, or automotive) is preferred.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain departmental systems and identify areas for improvement.
• Produce renewal and export 1:50 layout drawings using CAD and coordinate with Service Delivery and design engineers.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Produce detailed manufacturing instructions (2D CAD drawings, work instructions, NC information).
• Draft standard detail drawings and develop production routes to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Support resolution of production-related problems and assist in implementing new products.
• Contribute to reducing manufacturing costs and process times and train junior engineers.

Skills

Drafting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HNC or equivalent in mechanical or production engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Are you a skilled Production Design Engineer with experience producing technical drawings and manufacturing information within an engineering environment? We're looking for someone who can combine strong design expertise with a proactive approach to problem solving, helping to deliver safe, accurate and cost-effective manufacturing solutions while driving continuous improvement across our Production Design function.

PRODUCTION DESIGN ENGINEER – DRAFTING

SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN

The Role:

• Maintain departmental systems and identify areas for improvement
• Produce renewal and export 1:50 layout drawings using CAD. This includes communication with Service Delivery function and design house engineers to clarify requirements
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Produce detailed manufacturing instructions (2D CAD drawings, work instructions and some NC information)
• Drafting standard detail drawings
• Develop production routes that improve quality, safety, business integrity and efficiency
• Support with the resolution of production related problems
• Assist in the implementation of new products
• Continually work to drive manufacturing cost and process times down
• Help train new or junior engineers

The Candidate:

• Previous experience in drafting in a safety critical manufacturing industry such as rail, nuclear, chemical, aerospace, or automotive
• A minimum of HNC or equivalent in mechanical or production engineering
• In depth understanding of technical drawings
• AutoCAD experience would be desirable
• Must have good communication skills

Please Note: This role is centred around production design, technical drawing creation and manufacturing support. Candidates seeking a position primarily focused on product development, research and development, or advanced 3D CAD modelling may find the scope of the role does not align with their long-term career aspirations.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary + company bonus
• Tailored training and development, including company‑funded external qualifications where relevant
• 33 days annual leave (including statutory holidays)
• Generous pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance at 3.5× your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off at 4,000+ UK gyms
• Fuel card savings of 2–3p per litre at 3,500 stations, including BP, Esso and Shell
• Employee recognition schemes celebrating great work

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:

• Safety – Care, Learn, Prevent
• Integrity – Do the Right Thing
• Teamwork – Win Together
• Excellence – Be the Best
• Commitment – Own the Outcome

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.