Production Design Engineer: Shape Manufacturing Instructions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + company bonus

Tailored training and development, e.g

Company-funded external qualifications

Generous pension scheme up to 7%

Life assurance 3.5× salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership – up to 25%

Fuel card savings 2–3p per litre

Employee recognition schemes

33 days’ holiday per year

Job summary

Progress Rail is seeking a Production Design Engineer in Sandiacre (NG10 5AN) to develop and improve manufacturing instructions and routes, ensuring accurate, efficient processes. You will interpret technical drawings, drive data analysis, and support continuous improvement across a multi‑functional team.

The role requires manufacturing design experience, an HNC in Mechanical or Production Engineering, and strong IT skills (Excel; VBA desirable). On‑site with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of design in a manufacturing environment.
• HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Production Engineering.
• Strong ability to interpret and work confidently with technical drawings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; VBA experience desirable.
• Exceptional attention to detail when producing engineering documentation.
• Strong data analysis skills; drive process improvements and issue resolution.
• Good time‑management and prioritisation.
• Collaborate across functions and build strong working relationships.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, routing principles, and change controls.
• Familiarity with NCRs and engineering change processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve departmental systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Create accurate, efficient manufacturing instructions and production routes.
• Support Operations by resolving engineering compliance issues and production queries.
• Collaborate with Programming, Planning, and Service Delivery teams for clear information exchange.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support, leading the introduction of Manufacturing Instructions for new products.
• Produce precise routes and drawings for first‑of‑type products and review process data for accuracy.

Skills

Manufacturing design

Technical drawings

Data analysis

Problem solving

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent IT literacy

NCRs & ECRs knowledge

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VBA

Job description

Progress Rail is seeking a Production Design Engineer in Sandiacre (NG10 5AN) to develop and improve manufacturing instructions and routes, ensuring accurate, efficient processes. You will interpret technical drawings, drive data analysis, and support continuous improvement across a multi‑functional team.

The role requires manufacturing design experience, an HNC in Mechanical or Production Engineering, and strong IT skills (Excel; VBA desirable). On‑site with competitive salary and benefits.