Due to business growth, we are looking to enhance our engineering team by hiring a Mechanical design engineer. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the applicant must be a strong team player with the competency and enthusiasm to innovate and deliver designs that are commensurate with that of a market leading engineering company.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

* Design and develop innovative engineering solutions for bespoke lifting and handling equipment projects in railway depots and workshops.

* Compile technical files, calculations, and supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards.

* Prepare detailed drawings, BOM’s, work instructions, and operation & maintenance manuals.

* Manage PDM vault and templates.

* Write technical specification for suppliers.

* Manage project delivery from initial concept to installation, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

* Cultivate strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, maintaining ongoing positive communications.

* Travel to railway depots and construction sites for meetings, surveys, installations, and acceptance testing.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

* Demonstrable experience in the design and installation of lifting equipment and machinery.

* Proficient with SolidWorks 3D modelling software, including PDM and FEA simulation.

* Experience in project management

* Understand the principles of engineering compliance and risk management.

* Confident command of written and spoken English for report writing and technical presentations.

* Full UK driver’s license

DESIRABLE

* Experience within the railway industry

* Experience of fabrication design

* Understanding of machine control systems and Programmable Logic Controllers

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

* Annual leave – 24 days (plus statutory bank holidays).

* Company profit share bonus scheme

* Workplace pension

* Company healthcare scheme