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About the Role
We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to join a high-performing engineering team supporting the design, development, and manufacture of advanced composite structures and aerospace systems. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust engineering solutions in a highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Producing, reviewing, and improving engineering drawings and drawing packs.
- Supporting product definition activities, including GD&T application and configuration-controlled design changes.
- Contributing to composite structure design and development activities.
- Applying Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles throughout the design process.
- Supporting prototype, development, and production build activities.
- Ensuring engineering data provides a clear and robust route from concept through to manufacturing and airworthiness activities.
- Working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
Requirements
- Approximately 5-9 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
- Experience producing and reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering design principles.
- Experience supporting design change management within a controlled engineering environment.
- Knowledge of composite structures and associated design considerations.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and DFMA principles.
- Experience supporting prototype and production build activities.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field, or relevant technical military background with equivalent hands-on experience.
- This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance.
- Candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard as part of the onboarding process.
Skills
- GD&T
- Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Stakeholder management
Location
- Farnborough
Work Type
- Hybrid working arrangements may be available
- Permanent
Experience Level
- 5-9 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle & Tech Scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance & Pension Scheme
- Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
- Flexible way of working (role dependent)
About the Company
- ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide.
- We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.
- Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability.
- At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.
- We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
- At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners.
- We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
Equal Opportunity
- ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives.
- We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
- If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.