Mechanical Engineer

ALTEN; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

Multinational team

Descripción de la vacante

ALTEN Portugal seeks a passionate Jigs & Tools Engineer to join the Aerostructures & Manufacturing Engineering division in Portugal. Design, develop, and optimize tooling for large aircraft structures, coordinating with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and industrial teams.

You will analyze 3D models and drawings, ensure tolerance compliance, and support tooling validation and continuous improvement efforts. A strong aerospace tooling background is advantageous.

Formación

• Engineering degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aeronautical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or production support.
• Proficiency with CATIA and 3D modeling environments.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, metal structures, and precision tolerancing.
• Experience working in factory environments with large industrial equipment.
• Aerospace experience is a strong advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling for aircraft structural components.
• Analyze 3D models, technical drawings, and manufacturing requirements.
• Evaluate existing tooling and implement necessary adjustments or improvements.
• Create and support the manufacturing of physical tooling solutions.
• Ensure tooling designs meet dimensional and tolerance requirements.
• Perform assembly and interference reviews using CAD tools.
• Support production teams in resolving tooling-related issues.
• Participate in tooling validation, qualification, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and industrial teams throughout the tooling lifecycle.

Conocimientos

3D modeling

GD&T

Tooling design

Manufacturing engineering

Aerospace experience

Educación

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Aeronautical)

Herramientas

CATIA

Siemens NX

CAD software

Descripción del empleo

ALTEN Portugal, a leading force in the IT, Engineering and Technology industries, is on the lookout for a passionate and detail‑driven Jigs & Tools Engineer to join our dynamic team in the Aerostructures & Manufacturing Engineering division.

We are certain that the success of our projects is due to the people who make up our team. That’s why, if you have experience in designing, developing, and optimizing assembly tooling for large aircraft structural components, we are committed to boosting your talent, meeting your professional expectations, and making you feel right at home. Do you want to help build the aircraft of tomorrow today? Keep reading.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling for aircraft structural components.
• Analyze 3D models, technical drawings, and manufacturing requirements.
• Evaluate existing tooling and implement necessary adjustments or improvements.
• Create and support the manufacturing of physical tooling solutions.
• Ensure tooling designs meet dimensional and tolerance requirements.
• Perform assembly and interference reviews using CAD tools.
• Support production teams in resolving tooling-related issues.
• Participate in tooling validation, qualification, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and industrial teams throughout the tooling lifecycle.

Required Skills:

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aeronautical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in tooling design, manufacturing engineering, or production support.
• Proficiency with CATIA and 3D modeling environments.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, metal structures, and precision tolerancing.
• Experience working in factory environments and interacting with large industrial equipment.
• Practical, hands-on mindset with the ability to bridge design and manufacturing requirements.
• Aerospace experience is a strong advantage.

What can we offer you?

• Joining a competitive, multinational company that is constantly growing.
• Integration into a highly qualified team of professionals with a great work environment—innovative and dynamic.
• Specialized training and ongoing professional development.

Who are we?

We are a team. We are part of ALTEN, a European multinational specializing in providing consulting, information technology, and engineering services to the leading companies in the Portuguese market.

If you like numbers, we can tell you that in Portugal we have a revenue of 10.9 million euros, 2 headquarters, and a team of 215 professionals.

Moreover, at ALTEN, we take pride in offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, abilities, or country of origin. Our commitment is to talent and to the people who possess it.