Mechanical Design Engineer
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- Upper Langwith, England, United Kingdom
- Upper Langwith, England, United Kingdom
About
Job Overview Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Rail / FEA) £60,000 - £65,000 Negotiable Bonus Hybrid Support towards Chartership Location: Mansfield, UK
About the Company We are 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. You will take a technical lead on mechanical design projects, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with a tight‑knit team.
Day to Day Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Strong background in FEA and hand calculations.
Experience in rail design or adjacent industry is highly desirable.
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Languages
- English
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