Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Up to £48,000 (depending on experience) plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme This role will enable you to work from home however you should be prepared to commute to your base site for a minimum of 3 days per week. Responsible for working as part of the Engineering Design Team to develop and innovate products for manufacture using new and emerging technologies to support the businesses growth plans. Support current products with technical design changes and modifications You will design, develop and integrate robust mechanical and hydraulic pressure systems that enable Yellow Plant machinery to perform maintenance and construction tasks efficiently within a railway infrastructure environment You will perform design and development work for projects normally under supervision of Head of Design but will be able to act as design authority for smaller product / project. You will be capable of producing full documentation, drawings, technical specifications and user manuals pertaining to project / and or product and will contribute to safety cases and Design for Reliability reviews Your principal accountabilities are to create 3D models, 2D details and schematics for hydraulic circuits and mechanical assemblies and when necessary, validate using FEA and calculations to ensure structural integrity. As part of a team, oversee and test new plant attachments or vehicle modifications and ensure technical files for independent rail assessment (e.g. Creativity is paramount in the role, but still works within broad policy and procedure, governed by professional and industry standards. It's a fairly autonomous role with the ability to design and develop ideas and solutions to problems whilst keeping stakeholders updated on progress and give regular updates of progress via gate reviews, technical reviews and delivery plans. A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent practical experience) Experience / knowledge of rail industry standards and approvals processes Electrical knowledge (solenoids, E-Stops, PLC) We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether its your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you you - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Engineering Contract type Full time Up to £48,000 (depending on experience) plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Development in Cheshire, Crewe employer: Unipart
Unipart is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering a competitive salary alongside 30 days of holiday, a robust pension scheme, and flexible benefits tailored to individual needs. Our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member can thrive while contributing to our mission of enhancing supply chain performance in a dynamic Cowley environment. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to operational excellence and sustainability.
