CATIA V6 Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer - Hybrid

ALTEN; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Life Insurance & Pension

Employee assistance programme

Social events

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Basildon to design and develop automotive components from concept to production. You will act as a CATIA V6 reference, mentoring junior engineers and delivering robust design solutions within a PLM environment.

Role requires a minimum 3 years CATIA V6 experience, strong automotive design background, and the ability to lead technical discussions with stakeholders. On-site with hybrid work option, SC clearance capable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on CATIA V6 experience in an engineering environment.
• Strong mechanical design engineering experience within the automotive sector.
• Ability to mentor and support other engineers in the use of CATIA V6.
• Experience creating and managing complex parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of design for manufacture and engineering best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs and 3D models for automotive components and assemblies.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation using CATIA V6.
• Support product development activities from concept through to production release.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering problem-solving activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers on CATIA V6 best practices.
• Support design governance, configuration management, and change control activities.

Job description

ALTEN is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Basildon to design and develop automotive components from concept to production. You will act as a CATIA V6 reference, mentoring junior engineers and delivering robust design solutions within a PLM environment.

Role requires a minimum 3 years CATIA V6 experience, strong automotive design background, and the ability to lead technical discussions with stakeholders. On-site with hybrid work option, SC clearance capable.