Production Design Engineer

Progress Rail; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + company bonus

Tailored training and development

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

Progress Rail UK is seeking a Production Design Engineer to support the manufacture of cast manganese products. You will create detailed casting drawings, work sketches, routing instructions and Bills of Materials, ensuring designs are production-ready and meet safety and quality standards.

You will collaborate with Pattern Making, Methoding and Machining teams to optimise processes, drive improvements, and ensure documentation aligns with operational requirements.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in mechanical or production engineering is required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings to industry standards.
• Understanding of procedures and manufacturing processes is essential.
• Familiarity with common engineering codes and standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD or NX is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process jobs accurately to maximise throughput and efficiency.
• Improve existing products, processes and design tools.
• Produce designs for pattern production with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure safety and project risks are communicated to the line manager.
• Provide high quality drawings and supporting documentation.
• Develop design tools and software as needed.
• Consider manufacturability and maintainability throughout design.
• Support manufacturing operations with NCRs and process changes.

Skills

Technical drawings

Production engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality standards

Education

HNC / equivalent in mechanical or production engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

Job description

Are you a Production Design Engineer with a keen eye for detail and a passion for manufacturing excellence? Join Progress Rail Services UK and play a key role in supporting the production of our Cast Manganese Products. You'll create detailed casting drawings, work sketches, routing instructions and Bills of Material (BOMs), ensuring designs are accurate, practical and production-ready. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll help deliver high-quality track products while contributing to continuous improvement across our manufacturing processes.

THE ROLE:

As a Production Design Engineer you will be required to:

• Process jobs in a timely and accurate manner to maximise production throughput and efficiency
• Improve existing products, processes and design tools and raise with line manager
• Compare alternative solutions of the product or process with line manager
• Produce designs for pattern production working with Pattern Making, Methoding and Machining teams to ensure compliance with best practice
• Ensure a senior Engineer is consulted and informed regarding all emerging risks and opportunities relating to safety, programme, products or projects
• Provide high quality, accurate work to established drawing, technical or engineering standards
• Use and assist in the development of emerging design tools and software
• Consider product behaviour, manufacturability and maintainability issues throughout the design process
• Provide support to manufacturing operations to aid engineering compliance issues arising through NCRs or process change
• Apply a solid understanding of processes and capabilities to ensure all drawings and supporting documentation align with operational requirements

THE CANDIDATE:

The ideal Production Design Engineer:

• A minimum of HNC or equivalent in mechanical or production engineering
• In depth understanding of technical drawings
• Understanding of importance of procedures and processes
• Good knowledge of technical standards, codes and specifications
• Previous use of AutoCAD or NX beneficial

Please Note:This role is focused on production engineering, manufacturing drawings, Bills of Materials, routing instructions and supporting operational improvements within a busy manufacturing environment. It is ideally suited to candidates with a practical engineering background who enjoy seeing designs progress through to production.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
• Generous pension scheme with up to7% employer contribution
• 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
• 33 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of statutoryholidays)

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

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.