Mechanical Design Engineer - Transport

Job Title 

Mechanical Design Engineer - Transport

Location 

Cross Lane, Bradford

About Us

Gardner Denver Transport provides equipment which efficiently transfers bulk material from road tankers and other vehicles. As global requirements advanced, we started developing into wider applications and we now produce equipment for alternative markets including specialised transport, on-board power systems for operating/powering other equipment, and bespoke electric compressor packages for e-mobility vehicles.

Within our Bradford facility we design, machine, assembly and install our entire Bulk Powder and Liquid Compressor range for Road Transport Vehicles. Providing our customers with the whole product life cycle is number one for us and with our mobile service engineers we offer from concept design, manufacture, installation and aftermarket support.

Job Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for the design and development of new products, as well as the delivery of Innovation to Value (i2V) initiatives across the Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions (IRTS) product portfolio.

The role has equal accountability for:

• Developing new products and product enhancements that meet customer, performance, quality, and regulatory requirements


• Driving engineering‑led value creation and cost reduction across existing and new products

By working across the full product lifecycle, the Design Engineer ensures that cost, manufacturability, standardisation, and customer value are embedded into designs from concept through industrialisation and into series production.

The role works closely with Product Management, Engineering, i2V Leadership, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, and Operations to support IRTS growth, margin, and competitiveness objectives.

Responsibilities

1. New Product Development

• Design and develop new products, systems, and sub‑assemblies in line with defined product requirements, specifications, and gate reviews.


• Translate product requirements into robust engineering designs, including concepts, detailed designs, drawings, calculations, and specifications.


• Support the full NPD lifecycle from concept generation, design, validation, and verification through to industrialisation and launch.


• Apply design‑for‑manufacturability, design‑for‑assembly, reliability, safety, and cost-conscious design principles during development.


• Participate actively in design reviews, identifying technical risks, trade‑offs, and opportunities for simplification or standardisation.


• Support supplier engagement for NPD, including feasibility input, technical clarification, and validation of supplied components.


• Ensure all new designs comply with performance, quality, safety, and applicable regulatory requirements.

2. I2V Project Execution & Value Engineering

• Execute assigned i2V cost‑down and value‑engineering initiatives in line with agreed scope, targets, and timelines.


• Apply structured value engineering, DFx, and cost‑reduction methodologies to identify and implement technical solutions.


• Translate ideas into engineering concepts, designs, and analyses ready for validation and industrialisation.


• Support feasibility studies, design trade‑offs, and technical risk assessments for i2V initiatives.


• Contribute to the delivery of annualised cost savings and margin improvement targets.

3. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to deliver NPD and i2V projects.


• Support coordination with suppliers on component design, alternative materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods.


• Ensure smooth handover of solutions into manufacturing and supply chain once validated.


• Escalate technical issues, risks, or dependencies in a timely manner.

4. Voice of Customer (VoC) & Market Insight

• Ensure all design and cost‑down solutions maintain or enhance customer value, performance, safety, and reliability.


• Incorporate Voice of Customer (VoC) insights into both new designs and value engineering initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.


• 4+ years of experience in product development, cost-down, value engineering, or design optimisation


• Experience / Background with Rotating machine, pneumatics, suspensions, braking systems or transport-related technologies


• Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams.


• Clear technical communication and documentation discipline

Preferred

• Background in Lean, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), or project management methodologies (PMP/Prince2).


• Demonstrated ability to transform ideas into commercially viable products.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based

Key Competencies

• Sound CAD skills including part/assembly design, and detailed drawing generation including GD&T


• Sound BOM management/maintenance skills and interactions with SAP


• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

• Team player with good interpersonal skills


• Ability to solve problems and a “can do” attitude


• Flexibility and adaptability to changing work requirements and multiple projects


• Demonstrating strong ownership and initiative, while operating autonomously with minimal supervision and staying aligned with remote stakeholders

What we Offer

• Company Pension Contribution


• Westfield Health Medical Cover


• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase up to 5 days’ pro rata for part time)


• Free parking


• Death in Service Benefit of 4x salary


• Cycle Scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Refer a Friend Scheme


• Electric Car Scheme (after probation period)


• 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment