Requirements
Requires proven manufacturing engineering experience, strong knowledge of Design for Manufacture principles and manufacturing processes, and experience reviewing engineering drawings and working with suppliers. A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, or equivalent military experience, is required; experience with aerospace systems such as pumps, actuators, fuel systems, or hydraulics is desirable.
Job Description
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.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and industrialisation of complex aerospace and mechanical components in Derby/ Bristol/ Solihull. This role will focus on ensuring products are designed and released with manufacturability, cost, quality, and supplier capability at the forefront of decision-making.
You will work closely with engineering teams and suppliers, providing manufacturing expertise throughout the product lifecycle while helping to resolve technical challenges and drive efficient production solutions
Key Responsibilities:
- Review component designs for manufacturability, including features such as blend radii, integrated profiles, and complex geometries.
- Assess manufacturing feasibility while balancing quality, cost, and supplier capabilities.
- Provide guidance on manufacturing limitations and process constraints within the defined scope of work.
- Support and advise on special processes including coatings, surface treatments, and related manufacturing activities.
- Collaborate with suppliers to validate manufacturing capabilities and identify appropriate production solutions.
- Interpret and assess engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Work closely with project and engineering teams to provide manufacturing input and support technical decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, risk reduction, and cost optimisation throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles.
- Experience reviewing engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, coatings, surface treatments, and special processes.
- Experience working directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
- Ability to provide clear technical assessments of manufacturing capabilities and limitations.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and pragmatic approach.
- Comfortable working independently while engaging effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly beneficial:
- Pumps
- Actuators
- Fuel systems
- Fuel spray nozzles
- Mechanical fluid power units (MFPU)
- Hydraulic and hydromechanical systems
- Aerospace manufacturing environments
Why join us?
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.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
- A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
- A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
- 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)
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.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
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About ALTEN
π π°π¨π«π₯π π₯πππππ« π’π§ ππ§π π’π§πππ«π’π§π ππ§π ππ πππ«π―π’πππ¬ ALTEN is committed to meeting the expectations of its stakeholders and anticipating their requirements in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems. Founded in 1988 and present in 30+ countries, the Group has established itself as the global leader in Engineering and IT Services. ALTEN operates with major players in the Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Naval & Security, Automotive, Rail & Mobility, Energy & Environment, Life Sciences β Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail & Services, Public Services & Government sectors.Β Β Β OUR VISION: BUILDING TOMORROWβS WORLD TODAY We are convinced that engineers are the architects who build tomorrowβs world today. As a global leader in Engineering and IT Services, we support businesses in their technological and sustainable transformation. We commit to making a positive impact over time and on people, pushing the boundaries of innovation, and always staying one step ahead. We are driven by one ambition: to think about the future in the present. A LEADING GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER ALTEN is involved in all projects with a technological dimension for the Technical, Research & Development Divisions and IT Systems Divisions of major corporate, telecoms and service clients, requiring the involvement of high-level Consultant-Engineers. To achieve this, the Group has put in place a world-renowned technical organization of excellence. πΉ 12 Industries covered πΉ 21 Delivery Centers πΉ 6,500+ Clients FULL COVERAGE OF TECHNOLOGIES The Group covers a wide range of expertise in Engineering and IT Services in order to meet our clientsβ needs. We bring together and coordinate at the transnational level, specialists and consultants, experts in their profession who support our clients in their issues of digital transformation, innovation, product development, supply chain, etc.
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