Job Description - Production Engineer
Position reports to: Head of Engineering
Located: Derby
37.5 Hours a week
Role Summary:
The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting the efficient delivery of engineering work associated with rolling
stock, maintenance, and modification activities. The role requires an experienced engineer with a strong understanding of
freight wagon and passenger vehicle systems, maintenance practices, and operational requirements who can quickly
integrate into the team and contribute immediately to production activities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring engineering work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance
with relevant rail standards while supporting workshop and operational teams.
Person Requirements:
● Experience working with rolling stock (maintenance, overhaul, or modification).
● Strong understanding of rail vehicle systems and components (e.g., bogies, braking systems, structures, couplings).
● Experience supporting engineering production or workshop environments.
● Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously.
● Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with operations, procurement and project teams.
● Experience producing engineering documentation and work instructions.
● Familiarity with rail industry standards and safety requirements.
● Ideally a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards Chartership with a recognised professional
engineering institution.
● A degree in Mechanical Engineering or qualified through experience
Key Responsibilities:
● Provide engineering support for the maintenance, overhaul, and modification of freight rolling stock, with particular
focus on bogie systems and associated components.
● Produce clear and accurate engineering work instructions, procedures, and technical documentation to support
production and maintenance activities.
● Respond to and resolve technical queries raised by production and workshop staff, providing practical engineering
solutions to ensure work can proceed safely and efficiently.
● Raise, communicate, and actively manage technical queries with customers, ensuring timely resolution and formal
closure of actions in line with engineering and project requirements.
● Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for engineering tasks, modifications, and maintenance activities.
● Work closely with production teams to ensure engineering solutions are practical, safe, and aligned with
operational requirements.
● Support fault investigation and root cause analysis of technical issues relating to freight wagons and components.
● Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant rail standards, safety requirements, and company engineering
procedures.
● Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, maintainability, and production efficiency.
● Liaise with suppliers, engineering teams, and customers where required to support engineering delivery.
● Manage part numbering convention and creation of new part numbers into ERP system
Personal Accountabilities:
● Your Safety First: Supports project delivery by ensuring all engineering instructions, technical decisions, and
production support activities prioritise safe working practices.
● Engage the Customer: Collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure engineering solutions
meet operational requirements and deliver safe, reliable freight rolling stock.
● Lead with Fairness: Working collaboratively with colleagues, providing clear and consistent engineering guidance,
and treating all stakeholders with respect and integrity.
● Learn & Improve: Continuously developing technical knowledge, learning from operational experience, and
identifying opportunities to improve engineering processes and production efficiency.
● Own the Outcome: Taking responsibility for engineering decisions, ensuring technical issues are resolved
effectively, and delivering reliable solutions that support safe and efficient production.
● Work with Agility: Responding quickly to production needs, adapting to changing priorities, and providing practical
engineering solutions to keep operations running efficiently.
Benefit That We Offer Now:
● Flexible Working
● Employee Electric Car Scheme
● Cycle to Work Scheme
● Annual Salary Reviews & Pension Contributions
● Monthly Rewards & Recognition
● Long Service Awards & Gift Vouchers
● 33 Days Holiday (increasing with service)
● On-Site Treats
● Company Socials
● Career Development & Company Sponsored Training Courses
● Free Eye Test & Specs Vouchers
● Free On-site Parking
● Holiday Trading
● Employment Discount Schemes: Enjoy sayings on the high street, Gyms, Tech, in Restaurants and on your travels
● Employee Assistance Programming
● Further employee benefits on the way