Mechanical Design & Development Engineer

Job Title 

Mechanical Design & Development Engineer

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. 

Job Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for the design and development of new products, as well as supporting product improvment, value engineering and cost reduction iniatitives across the Ingersoll Rand Transport Solutions (IRTS) product portfolio 

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.

2. 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.

3. 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 with rotating equipment, pneumatic systems, suspension systems, braking systems, commercial vehicles, industrial machinery, or similar mechanical products.
• 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. 

Key Competencies

• sound CAD skills including part/assembly design, and detailed drawing generation including GD&T
• Sounds BOM managment/maintenance skills and interactions with SAP
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based

What we Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 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

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