Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer: Precision Rotating

ALTEN Group; Luton; 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 buildings

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN Group in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for an aerospace programme focused on high-precision rotating systems.

You'll create 3D CATIA V5 models, produce 2D drawings, apply GD&T, and define tolerances for manufacturability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering and experience in aerospace or high-precision design; on-site in Luton with security clearance possibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Proven experience in aerospace or high-precision engineering environments.
• Strong hands-on CATIA V5, 3D modelling and detailed 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design high-precision mechanical components and assemblies for aerospace applications.
• Create and review 3D CATIA V5 models and assemblies.
• Produce detailed 2D manufacturing drawings and GD&T documentation.
• Define tolerances and stack-ups for tight dimensional control.
• Support design reviews and collaborate with Stress, Materials, Manufacturing and QA teams.

Skills

CATIA V5

3D modelling

2D drawings

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Materials knowledge

Design for Manufacture

Engineering problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CAD software

Job description

ALTEN Group in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for an aerospace programme focused on high-precision rotating systems.

You'll create 3D CATIA V5 models, produce 2D drawings, apply GD&T, and define tolerances for manufacturability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering and experience in aerospace or high-precision design; on-site in Luton with security clearance possibility.