Requirements
Candidates must have approximately 5-9 years of mechanical engineering experience with a strong background in composite structures and engineering design principles. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field is required, along with proficiency in technical documentation and design change management.
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
Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking to contribute to the development of innovative aerospace products from concept through to production?
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 is an excellent opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust engineering solutions in a highly regulated environment.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will join Farnborough team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.
Key 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.
Required Skills:
- 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.
- Farnborough
- Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on project requirements.
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
𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 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. 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. 🔹 12 Industries covered 🔹 21 Delivery Centers 🔹 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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