Design Engineer at Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company in Sandiacre, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

prototype development

stress analysis

fea simulations

process improvement

product design

engineering governance

Assisting with the development of protypes
Producing stress calculations and FEA simulations
Continuous improvement of existing products, processes and design tools
Developing work instructions & procedures
Assist with the research and development of new products
Undertake all aspects of product design, development and safety of engineering products for rail track systems of the projects you oversee
Oversight of engineering governance including sign off concessions, rework and quality ensuring product meets industry and company standards

Requirements

2+ years

safety-critical

problem solver

degree

chartered

travel

At least two years’ experience working within a regulated and safety critical manufacturing industry such as nuclear, chemical, aerospace, or automotive
Innovative and resilient problem solver
Degree educated in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent
Strong communication skills
Willingness to travel nationwide and overseas on occasion
Ability to generate design salutations to recognised standards
Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

Benefits

Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell
33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms
Tailored training to help you learn and develop
Various employee recognition schemes
Company bonus
Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role)
Employee Assistance Programme
Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Operates as a pioneer in rail transport, offering comprehensive solutions across the rail industry.
Provides cutting-edge locomotive, railcar, and track services to railroads and industries globally.
Designs and manufactures advanced locomotives, signaling systems, and specialized rail components.
Key projects encompass freight and passenger systems, including custom-engineered solutions and maintenance.
Recognized for combining robust technology with extensive rail network experience.
Expands its global reach through Caterpillar's resources to create innovative rail solutions.
Maintains strong positions in both freight and passenger rail markets, emphasizing reliability and efficiency.
Ensures high standards of quality and safety in all operations, focusing on continuous improvement.

Culture + Values

Sustainability is part of who we are and what we do every single day.
Reconditioning or repairing freight cars and components to optimize asset lifecycle.
End‑of‑life locomotives and railcars are recycled through comprehensive scrap management.
SkyTrim OEM remanufacturing program reduces the need for new products through reuse.

Environment + Sustainability

All new products through 2030 will be more sustainable than previous generation
Testing high-level renewable fuel blends (up to 100% bio-based diesel) with CN partnership
Developing and deploying battery-electric and hybrid locomotives (including zero-exhaust battery switcher, mainline hybrid and EMD Joule)
Contracts to supply zero-exhaust battery locos to Pacific Harbor Line, BNSF and Aurizon
Net-zero target aligned with Caterpillar: double-checked parent’s net-zero ambition (Cat targets net-zero operations by…)

Inclusion & Diversity

Shares global DEI strategy with no site-specific breakdown.
No gender statistics publicly disclosed at the Progress Rail level.

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Design Engineer

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Design Engineer

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Description

prototype development

stress analysis

fea simulations

process improvement

product design

engineering governance

Requirements

2+ years

safety-critical

problem solver

degree

chartered

travel

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

prototype development

stress analysis

fea simulations

process improvement

product design

engineering governance

Requirements

2+ years

safety-critical

problem solver

degree

chartered

travel

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

75% Recycled Inputs

Recycled Material Usage

This company uses 75% of its inputs for new rail products from recycled material.

10+ Years Extended Life

Locomotive Life Extension

The company extends the life of locomotives through modernization, rebuilding, overhauling, and repowering.

30% Emission Cut

GHG Reduction Target

Commitment to reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 30% from 2018 to 2030.

50% Landfill Reduction

Waste Management Goal

Aim to reduce landfill intensity by 50% from 2018 to 2030.

75% GHG Savings

Rail Freight Efficiency

Rail freight operations use up to 75% less GHG per ton compared to truck transport.

82% CO₂ Reduction

Manufacturing Efficiency

Progress Rail rebuilds have reduced CO₂ emissions from manufacturing by 82%.

23%

Global workforce gender split

Approximately 23% of the global workforce is women, reflecting the current gender distribution across operations.

2030

Women in salaried roles target

Aim to increase representation of women in salaried roles by 2030, aligning with broader diversity goals.