Aerospace Mechanical Engineer - DFMA & Composites (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private MedicalInsurance

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy delivering aerospace solutions from concept to production. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Farnborough team to support development of advanced composite structures and aerospace systems.

The role involves producing and reviewing drawings, applying GD&T and DFMA, supporting prototype and production builds, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure airworthiness and manufacturing robustness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5–9 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Experience producing and reviewing drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong GD&T and design principle knowledge.
• Experience with design change management in a controlled engineering environment.
• Knowledge of composite structures and DFMA principles.
• 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 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.

Skills

GD&T

DFMA

Prototype development

Stakeholder management

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy delivering aerospace solutions from concept to production. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Farnborough team to support development of advanced composite structures and aerospace systems.

The role involves producing and reviewing drawings, applying GD&T and DFMA, supporting prototype and production builds, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure airworthiness and manufacturing robustness.