Would you like to work for a leading manufacturer of rail technology? Innovation is what drives this company and due to their market leading products, they supply to UK and international markets including Hong Kong, China, Australia, Spain and Singapore. With a dedicated team of engineers working from their state of the art facility in Dagenham, Essex, they design Point Operating and Level Crossing Barrier equipment to meet the demands of the international Rail Operators for both Conventional and High Speed applications. The Role As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be working within an ISO9001-2000 environment, overseeing mechanical design engineers, mentoring and providing support to ensure work quality and standards are reached. You will be tasked to support the bid process using your knowledge of design calculations to conduct economic evaluations. As part of a specialist design team, you will be responsible for: Designing mechanical & hydraulic products and systems Creating detailed mechanical designs / layouts using 3D (Solid Works) Preparing equipment and material specifications. Statistical analyses, mathematical modelling, testing and data analysis. Supporting the quality process where applicable Promoting benefits and driving the implementation of continuous improvement and cost saving projects. In this exciting hands-on role you will take responsibility for building prototype products and the design and build of prototype test rigs. UK and some international travel will be required and forms an important part of this position; travelling to customer sites to oversee the installation of prototype equipment. Due to the nature of the industry and the contracts in place, you can be confident that this role will offer not just a great opportunity for the right person but also long term security. The Candidate To succeed in this role, you will need initiative, integrity, composure, responsibility and the desire / ability to work in a team environment. Ideally you should also be aiming for or have already achieved Chartered Engineer status and ideally have experience within the Rail industry; however, applications are welcomed from other industries. A good level of Mechanical Design and Hydraulic experience is a must for this role, Electrical knowledge would also be advantageous. You will also need: To be able to demonstrate leadership and accountability skills. To strive to be a technical leader within the industry A high level of spoken and written skills. If you feel you have the right experience for this exciting opportunity, please send an email with you CV attached to [email protected] Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Job Location: Dagenham, Essex Salary: £Competitive
