Senior Mechanical Engineer - Bogies & Wheelsets (Hybrid)

Ford & Stanley Group; Barton-under-Needwood; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specialising in Bogies and Wheelsets for its Barton-under-Needwood site. The role covers technical authority across rolling stock bogies, wheel sets, and related mechanical systems, with emphasis on safety-critical performance and reliability.

You will participate in investigations, engineering changes, specifications, product improvements and customer-facing support, with hybrid work after settling in.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Mechanical or Systems Engineer or equivalent Level 6.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise across bogies, wheelsets and other rolling stock mechanical systems
• Support root cause investigations and failure analysis activities
• Produce and review engineering documentation, specifications and technical reports
• Support engineering change and continuous improvement projects
• Interface with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to product safety, risk assessment and technical governance activities

Education

Degree-qualified Mechanical or Systems Engineer or equivalent Level 6

Job description

Ford & Stanley Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specialising in Bogies and Wheelsets for its Barton-under-Needwood site. The role covers technical authority across rolling stock bogies, wheel sets, and related mechanical systems, with emphasis on safety-critical performance and reliability.

You will participate in investigations, engineering changes, specifications, product improvements and customer-facing support, with hybrid work after settling in.