Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Rail / FEA)
£60,000 - £65,000 Negotiable + Bonus + Hybrid + Support towards Chartership
Mansfield
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Mechanical Design Engineer based near Mansfield.
This role is on a permanent basis and can be hybrid (up to 2 days a week at home).
Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer, with a strong background in FEA and hand calculations, looking to join a well-established Rail manufacturer, which is rapidly expanding after securing a major export contract, where you will take a technical lead on mechanical design projects, as well as driving continuous improvement?
Are you looking to join a collaborative and tight-knit team, where you will lead projects from concept to completion, with a high degree of autonomy?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a reputable business, established for over 100 years, and play a part in the ongoing rapid growth of the business.
The Company
We are working with a well-established rail engineering and manufacturing business based in Mansfield, recognised for delivering high-quality rolling stock and engineered solutions to the rail sector. The company is in an exciting phase of growth, supported by a major international export deal, driving continued investment and growth across the business.
The Role
This role is for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, with a strong background in FEA and hand calculations.
Day to Day
* Lead mechanical design projects from concept through to completion, producing accurate technical specifications and calculations
* Act as the key technical contact for customers, ensuring designs meet requirements, compliance standards, and safety regulations
* Carry out proof and fatigue finite element analysis (FEA), design verification, and approve calculations from other engineers
* Develop 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials in line with company quality standards
* Run design reviews with internal teams and clients
* Support production, purchasing, and wider departments to ensure designs are practical, economical, and deliver value
* Drive continuous improvement across design processes and systems
* Provide technical coaching and mentoring to less experienced engineers
The Individual
* Mechanical Design Engineer
* Strong background in FEA and hand calculations
Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.
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