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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Rail)
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Rail)

Hitachi -
Newton Aycliffe

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Job details

Full-time
3 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

AutoCAD
Mechanical engineering
Schematics
Mechanical design
CAD
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
IT
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge
CATIA
Creo

Full job description

Location:

Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0121148

Date Posted:

2026-07-22

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Your new role

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Rail ) based in Newton Aycliffe .

In this role, you will take ownership of the technical design and integration of train driver cabs, helping to deliver innovative rolling stock solutions that are used by rail operators across the world. Working within a collaborative, international engineering environment, you'll combine mechanical design expertise with systems integration, ergonomics and technical problem-solving to create safe, efficient and user-focused cab solutions.

Whether you're currently working in rail, automotive, aerospace or another complex engineering sector, this is a fantastic opportunity to apply your mechanical engineering knowledge to large-scale, industry-leading projects.

Some key responsibilities

Lead and support the technical design and development of driver cab systems throughout bid and project phases.
Define and develop equipment integration concepts within the driver's cab environment.
Carry out ergonomic assessments to optimise the driver's workspace.
Develop system requirements specifications and technical documentation.
Review and assess supplier proposals, designs and engineering solutions.
Verify mechanical, electrical and installation drawings and associated documentation.
Review FEM analysis reports and support design validation activities.
Conduct tolerance analysis and equipment integration assessments.
Support system testing, validation activities and type testing.
Participate in design reviews with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time and to specification.

About you

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative engineer with a strong mechanical engineering background and a passion for delivering innovative technical solutions.

You'll ideally have:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
Experience within rail, automotive, aerospace, heavy engineering or another complex mechanical engineering environment.
Experience in mechanical integration, vehicle engineering or product design.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, including bolted, riveted and bonded assemblies.
Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
Experience working with resin or composite materials such as FRP.
Proficiency in CAD software such as Creo, CATIA, AutoCAD or similar.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse technical requirements.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Willingness to undertake occasional national and international travel.

It would be advantageous if you have:

Experience designing driver cabs, vehicle interiors or operator environments.
Knowledge of railway engineering processes and operations.
Experience using requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS.
Surface modelling experience within CAD environments.

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

Competitive salary
Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
25 days holiday
Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
Private medical insurance
Personal Accident insurance
Group Income Protection
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail

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