Certain Advantage
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rail)
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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rail / FEA)
£60,000 - £70,000 Negotiable + Bonus + Hybrid + Support towards Chartership
Mansfield
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Mechanical 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 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 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.
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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
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The Individual:
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Strong background in FEA and hand calculations
- Ideally some Rail experience, or adjacent industry
Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.
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