Aerospace Mechanical Engineer - Composites & DFMA

ALTEN LTD - UK; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life Insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, team gatherings

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN LTD - UK in Farnborough seeks a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative aerospace products from concept through production. Join a high-performing team supporting design, development and manufacture of composite structures and aerospace systems.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will work across the full product lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust engineering solutions in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Experience producing and reviewing drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and design principles.
• Experience supporting design changes in a controlled environment.
• Knowledge of composite structures and related design considerations.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and DFMA principles.
• Experience supporting prototype and production build activities.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing, reviewing and improving engineering drawings and drawing packs.
• Supporting product definition activities, including GD&T and design changes.
• Contributing to composite structure design and development activities.
• Applying DFMA principles throughout the design process.
• Supporting prototype, development and production build activities.
• Ensuring data provides a clear route from concept to manufacturing and airworthiness.
• Working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Skills

Engineering experience

Drawing & documentation

GD&T knowledge

Change management

Composite structures

DFMA principles

Prototype & production builds

Problem solving & communication

Education

Engineering degree (BSc/MSc) or equivalent military background

Job description

ALTEN LTD - UK in Farnborough seeks a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative aerospace products from concept through production. Join a high-performing team supporting design, development and manufacture of composite structures and aerospace systems.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will work across the full product lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust engineering solutions in a highly regulated environment.