Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Gloucester (Hybrid) - Up to £65,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 10% Bonus
The Company
Our client is a highly respected engineering and manufacturing business with decades of experience designing, developing and producing specialist equipment for the rail and infrastructure sectors. Renowned for innovation, quality and reliability, the company develops, manufactures and tests its products in-house, enabling the rapid delivery of bespoke engineering solutions to some of the UK's leading rail organisations.
The Opportunity & Role
As part of a planned succession strategy, the business is seeking to appoint a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer / Design Manager to become its technical authority for product design and development. You will lead the design, development and delivery of bespoke safety-critical equipment used throughout the rail sector, working closely with customers to translate engineering challenges into practical, innovative solutions.
This highly visible role offers responsibility across the full product lifecycle, from concept development through manufacture, testing and final delivery. The successful candidate will support existing customers, drive new product development initiatives and contribute to the company's continued growth, including opportunities within construction, utilities and forestry markets.
We are seeking a Chartered Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, building strong customer relationships and seeing innovative ideas brought to life within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.
Essential Criteria
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Strong experience in mechanical design engineering within heavy engineering, construction, agricultural, mining, industrial machinery, or similar
Experience designing safety-critical fabricated products and assemblies
Strong understanding of Machinery Directive requirements, CE Marking and UKCA compliance
Proficiency in SolidWorks, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Experience producing technical documentation, specifications and design reports
Strong customer-facing, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead technical projects from concept through manufacture and delivery
Ideal Experience
Knowledge of rail industry standards, including RIS-1530
Experience of mechanical design engineering with material handling, lifting equipment, Track renewals equipment or similar
Salary & Package
Up to £65,000 per annum
£5,000 car allowance
10% annual bonus
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Flexible hybrid working
Working Model & Location
Gloucestershire-based manufacturing facility
Flexible hybrid working arrangement to suit the individual
Occasional site presence would be good due to product development and manufacturing activities
Relocation support available for the right candidate
About Ford & S...
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in Cheltenham employer: Ford & Stanley Select
Join a leading specialist engineering business in Burton upon Trent, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of innovative electrical design projects within the locomotive sector. With a supportive and collaborative work culture, you will benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to maintaining high engineering standards, making this an excellent place for your professional growth.
