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ALTEN
ALTEN

Manufacturing Engineer

Broughton On-site 2-5 yrs exp Engineering Services 39,124 employees
Manufacturing EngineeringProduction EngineeringProcess EngineeringFirst Article InspectionStandard Operating Instructions

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, specifically within the aerospace industry.

Job Description

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, Automotive, 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.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

ALTEN UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support a major aerospace manufacturing programme based in Broughton. This opportunity is ideally suited to a junior engineer with around 2-3 years of industry experience who is looking to further develop their career within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to support manufacturing activities, improve processes, and ensure production documentation meets the highest standards

  • Location: Broughton
  • On Site: Fully onsite
  • Clearance: Clearable
  • Experience Level: Junior - Mid

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support manufacturing and production engineering activities across the assembly and production environment.
  • Conduct and support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
  • Review, update, and maintain Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Assist in the development and improvement of manufacturing processes.
  • Support the investigation and resolution of manufacturing issues.
  • Ensure production documentation is accurate and compliant with quality requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Engineering.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • 2-3 years' experience within a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, or Process Engineer position.
  • Previous experience within the aerospace industry.
  • Experience supporting or conducting First Article Inspections (FAI).
  • Experience reviewing or creating SOIs, SOPs, work instructions, or manufacturing process documentation.
  • Good understanding of manufacturing processes within a regulated engineering environment.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience using SAP.
  • Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and quality processes.
  • Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience supporting composite, metallic, mechanical, or assembly manufacturing operations

Additional Information

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)

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.

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.

Education

Bachelor DegreePostgraduate Degree

Skills

Manufacturing EngineeringProduction EngineeringProcess EngineeringFirst Article InspectionStandard Operating InstructionsStandard Operating ProceduresAerospace ManufacturingProblem SolvingCommunicationSAPContinuous ImprovementComposite ManufacturingMetallic ManufacturingMechanical Assembly

About ALTEN

𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐫π₯𝐝 π₯𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐧 π„π§π π’π§πžπžπ«π’π§π  𝐚𝐧𝐝 πˆπ“ π’πžπ«π―π’πœπžπ¬ 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 – Health, Industrial Equipment & Electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail & Services, Public Services & Government sectors.Β Β Β  OUR VISION: BUILDING TOMORROW’S WORLD TODAY We are convinced that engineers are the architects who build tomorrow’s 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. πŸ”Ή 12 Industries covered πŸ”Ή 21 Delivery Centers πŸ”Ή 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 clients’ 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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