Junior Design Engineer

Junior Design Engineer Nottingham, England

Progress Rail
Full Time Nottingham, England 25000 - 30000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Who is Progress Rail? What do we do?

We are Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, specialists in precision heavy engineering. One of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit systems products worldwide. From our UK manufacturing operations in Nottingham, Sheffield and South Queensferry we supply a range of specialist products into the rail network in the UK and overseas.

As an industry leader we are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring continued success for the future. Build a long-term career with helpful training, supportive mentors, professional development, and study assistance support.

The Role:

Working under the guidance of a senior Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of engineering products from the justification stage, through to provision of documentation and technical support in service. This includes the interfaces with related equipment, assembly, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and development and safety validation of engineering products for inclusion in rail track systems.
  • Improvement of existing products, processes, and tools
  • Comparison of alternative design solutions
  • Producing designs for assessment and formal acceptance of product designs through sign-off of drawings and reports
  • Ensure a senior Engineer is consulted and informed regarding all emerging risks in new products.
  • Reference contract and technical specification documents
  • Provision of high quality, accurate work to established drawing, technical or engineering standards
  • Use and develop emerging design tools
  • Consider commercial deliverables in overall cost of delivery
  • Appreciation of product behaviour, manufacturability, and maintainability issues
  • Identify and adopt process improvements in area of control
  • Timely, accurate and complete processing of design contracts

Skills and Experience:

  • Master’s degree (or BEng and further study) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • Relevant commercial experience
  • Ability to build relationships with individuals at all levels
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Auto CAD (Desirable)
  • Siemens NX (Desirable)
  • Innovative problem solver
  • Good knowledge of technical standards, codes and specifications
  • A knowledge of Finite Element Analysis would be beneficial
  • Working knowledge of the Rail Industry preferred

What you’ll get in return:

In addition to working for an industry leader, with a great working environment and knowledgeable colleagues, we also offer:

  • Highly competitive and negotiable salaries, depending on suitability and experience
  • Flexible working hours and some working from home available
  • Company funded external qualifications
  • 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
  • Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
  • Company funded life assurance of 3 times your annual salary
  • Professional and leadership development
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to a variety of discounts on your favourite shops, car insurance, holidays and much more via Caterpillar Advantage
  • Employee recognition scheme

What’s next?

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on an inclusive workforce and culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

Education:

  • Master's (preferred)

Experience:

  • Mechanical engineering: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Junior Design Engineer
Progress Rail

www.progressrail.com
Albertville, United States
John Newman
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Rail Transportation
1983
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