Production Design Engineer

Progress Rail; Wash; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

33 days leave including holidays

Generous pension with employer contrib

Life assurance 3.5× salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Fuel card savings

Employee recognition schemes

Job summary

Progress Rail in the United Kingdom seeks a Production Design Engineer – Drafting to deliver accurate 2D CAD drawings, manufacturing instructions and BOMs for rail manufacturing. The role emphasizes safety, cost efficiency and continuous improvement within production design.

The ideal candidate will have drafting experience in safety-critical industries, strong communication skills, and an HNC or equivalent in mechanical/production engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC or equivalent in mechanical or production engineering.
• Experience drafting in safety-critical manufacturing industries such as rail, nuclear, chemical, aerospace or automotive.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce renewal and export 1:50 layout drawings using CAD and liaise with Service Delivery and design house engineers.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Create detailed manufacturing instructions (2D CAD drawings, work instructions, NC information).
• Draft standard detail drawings and develop production routes to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Assist in implementing new products and train junior engineers.

Skills

AutoCAD

Drafting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

HNC or equivalent in mechanical/production engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

PRODUCTION DESIGN ENGINEER – DRAFTING

SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN

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.

THE ROLE

As a Production Design Engineer you will be required to:

• 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

The ideal Production Design Engineer:

• 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

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.