Are you a Mechanical Engineer who is looking for a fresh, exciting challenge within Rail?

Ford & Stanley - The Rail Recruitment Experts are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a global rail organisation based in Derby who are focused on providing expert consultancy services.

The Opportunity

The role calls for an experienced rolling stock professional with a background in mechanical engineering to join a business of rail professionals offering a range of services. With the opportunity to learn from industry leading experts the successful candidate will be working across a variety of high profile projects from bids to delivery.

In return, you will be offered a competitive salary whilst consistently supported in your personal development and career advancement aspirations.

Location: Derby

Role and Responsibilities:

• To bid, win and deliver projects.
• Responsible for the application of a rigorous approach to estimating during the bidding process which will result in accurate and achievable project budgets and high quality competitive bids.
• Delivering technical excellence to Mechanical Engineering projects.
• Contribute to the development of effective technical relationships with existing and new customers and supply chain partners.
• As part of a team, lead and deliver specific work packages to quality, time and budget whilst promoting the company values.
• Contribute to the definition of new processes and procedures and development of existing processes and procedures within the Mechanical Engineering team.

The Candidate

This is an ideal role for a candidate who has a clear passion for rail and is actively looking to further their career within the rolling stock sector.

Recognised as an expert within your field, you will provide professional and technical advice to manage and successfully deliver innovative solutions to key projects, on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and thrive within a dynamic working environment.

Essentials

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or demonstrable experience.
• Considerable relevant experience in providing consultancy and/or engineering design projects in the field of rolling stock and traction.
• Chartered Engineer, or working towards.
• Production, review and approval of procurement specifications.
• Significant experience of working on multi-disciplined complex engineering projects.
• Proven record of building effective relationships with customer and suppliers.
• Production, review and approval of project cost estimating.
• You must be a self-motivated individual who is capable of working under pressure and prioritising tasks.

Desirable

• Production, review and approval of quantified risk assessments.
• Production, review and approval of Vehicle Acceptance Body (VAB) or Designated Body (DeBo) or Notified Body (NoBo) Signatory.
• New build invitation to Tender (ITT) preparation and response.
• Production, review and approval of project proposals and minor structural calculations.
• Qualified in Finite Element Analysis techniques.
• Production, review and approval of Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI) and Vehicle Overhaul Instructions (VOI).
• In-depth knowledge of a broad range of UK traction and rolling stock vehicle types and related mechanical systems.

Closing Date: Friday 27th April