Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer - 2D Drawings (NX)

ALTEN Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to support aerospace propulsion system development. The role involves creating and updating high-quality 2D drawings and associated design documentation for civil aerospace applications in a multidisciplinary team.

Based in Derby and Bristol, you will ensure designs meet engineering and manufacturing requirements, participate in design reviews, and drive continuous improvement across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in aerospace.
• Experience producing and maintaining 2D engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience in a regulated engineering environment.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into design documentation.
• Strong communication within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify and maintain detailed 2D drawings for propulsion components and assemblies.
• Produce design documentation per industry and company standards.
• Support design definition throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure drawing packs are accurate and released to quality standards.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Manage engineering changes and update documentation.

Skills

Mechanical design

PDG engineer

Drawing office

2D drawings

Manufacturing standards

Regulated environment

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

ALTEN is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer to support aerospace propulsion system development. The role involves creating and updating high-quality 2D drawings and associated design documentation for civil aerospace applications in a multidisciplinary team.

Based in Derby and Bristol, you will ensure designs meet engineering and manufacturing requirements, participate in design reviews, and drive continuous improvement across the lifecycle.