Research And Development Engineer

Job description

R&D Engineer – Rail Infrastructure

Location: Nottinghamshire

Salary: Competitive + benefits

An international engineering organisation operating within the rail sector is looking to appoint an R&D Engineer to support the development of specialist track components used across global rail networks.

This role will focus on research, innovation and product development related to ballasted track systems, including under sleeper pads and under ballast mats. You will work within a collaborative R&D team to develop new products, improve existing solutions and support technical projects across the business.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

Technical leadership and expertise within rail track component technology

Producing and maintaining technical documentation, drawings and engineering data

Leading R&D initiatives to improve product performance, cost efficiency and sustainability

Developing new product concepts including feasibility studies, prototypes and testing

Supporting product industrialisation including technical specifications and quality plans

Providing technical support and training to internal engineering teams

Working closely with operations, procurement, quality and application engineers

Supporting supplier approval from a technical perspective

Participating in industry or technical standardisation activities where required

What we are looking for:

-Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar

-Experience within engineering design, product development or R&D

-SolidWorks for mechanical design (parts and assemblies)

-FEM / FEA simulation knowledge beneficial

-Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

-Knowledge of Minitab or statistical analysis tools is an advantage

Some travel may be required.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Worksop

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-04-2026

Profession type

Scientific Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English