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Specialized Mechanical Engineer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 2 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience within a specialized engineering environment, ideally linked to railway infrastructure, fastening systems, vibration isolation technology, elastomeric products, or rubber-to-metal solutions.
Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials engineering, structural behavior, and industrial manufacturing processes.
Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor, AutoCAD, or equivalent tools.
Understanding of products subjected to dynamic loading conditions and demanding operating environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Ability to work effectively within international and multidisciplinary teams.
Willingness to travel occasionally depending on project requirements.

Nice to have

Highly valued experience

Railway fastening systems and track components.
Rubber-to-metal technologies and elastomeric materials.
Vibration and noise mitigation solutions.
Railway standards including EN, UIC, AREMA, and ISO.
Product development, industrialization, testing, and certification processes.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Opportunity to join a recognized international engineering organization serving major railway infrastructure projects worldwide.
Exposure to technically challenging and innovative product development projects.
Direct collaboration with global project teams and industry specialists.
International working environment with cross-functional exposure.
Professional growth opportunities within a highly specialized engineering field.
Long-term career development in a growing and strategically important sector.
Flexible location possibilities across several European engineering sites depending on candidate profile and business needs.

The role

International engineering opportunity within the railway infrastructure sector, supporting the development of advanced rail fastening systems and rubber-to-metal solutions. Join a global team working on high-profile projects across Europe and worldwide, contributing to innovation, product development, and technical excellence.

International engineering team developing innovative railway fastening systems.
Mechanical Engineer,Railway Engineering, Rail Fastening Systems, Rubber-to-Metal

What you'll do

Support the Global Project Manager in the execution and delivery of international railway infrastructure projects.
Design, develop, and optimize railway fastening systems and rubber-to-metal components for demanding operational environments.
Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, drawings, and design documentation.
Coordinate technical activities with customers, suppliers, testing laboratories, manufacturing teams, and internal stakeholders.
Support product validation, qualification testing, certification processes, and technical approvals.
Ensure products comply with international railway standards, customer requirements, and industry best practices.
Analyze product performance, investigate technical issues, and provide engineering solutions.
Contribute to innovation initiatives, continuous improvement programs, and new product development projects.
Provide technical support during manufacturing, installation, testing, commissioning, and field implementation phases.
Collaborate closely with R&D, quality, operations, and project teams to ensure successful project execution and product performance.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

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Consultant contact
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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

Industry: Staffing

In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a leading international industrial company recognized for its expertise in engineering solutions for railway infrastructure and transportation systems. Through continuous innovation, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a strong commitment to quality, the company develops high-performance products that contribute to the safety, reliability, and sustainability of railway networks around the world.
Operating across multiple international locations, the organization offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and multicultural environment, supporting large-scale infrastructure projects for railway operators, contractors, and infrastructure managers globally.

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