Rail Mechanical Engineer – Reverse Engineering & Product Dev

ZF Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension System

2x Life Assurance cover

Health Cashplan

Job summary

ZF Group in Nottingham is seeking a Mechanical Engineer within the Centre of Competence (CoC) Rail to support global customers. You will deliver reverse engineering and development projects for non-ZF rail transmissions and final drives.

You will lead component development, manage cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality and efficiency. This role offers ownership, visibility and direct project impact in a specialist rail engineering setting.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing, assembly and remanufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in CAD for component design and drawing creation.
• Experience with supplier relationships and performance management.
• Ability to interpret drawings and standards.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer components and create accurate drawings and specs.
• Lead Non-ZF component development from concept to production.
• Manage project plans, budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, quality, suppliers, and manufacturing.
• Create and maintain technical manuals and product documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD

Supplier management

Project management

Quality systems

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ZF Group in Nottingham is seeking a Mechanical Engineer within the Centre of Competence (CoC) Rail to support global customers. You will deliver reverse engineering and development projects for non-ZF rail transmissions and final drives.

You will lead component development, manage cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality and efficiency. This role offers ownership, visibility and direct project impact in a specialist rail engineering setting.