Lead Mechanical Development Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking a Lead Mechanical Development Engineer to spearhead complex product development in the aerospace sector. This hybrid role in Luton involves leading mechanical design activities focused on performance, cost-efficiency, and manufacturability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive down production costs and ensure high-quality outputs. Join a dynamic team that values engineering excellence and offers personalized career development opportunities, working on exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Social atmosphere and team gatherings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Hands-on experience in prototype builds and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities on aerospace systems.
• Manage design reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Product Design

Cost Reduction

Design for Manufacturing

Prototype Builds

Verification & Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Client:

ALTEN

Location:

Luton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description

What will you be doing?

We’re looking for a Lead Mechanical Development Engineer to take the reins on complex product development within the electrical and power domain. This is a hybrid role based in Luton, where you’ll lead mechanical design activities on cutting-edge aerospace systems — focusing on performance, cost-efficiency, and design for manufacture.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Take the lead in designing mechanical components and systems that meet both technical and cost requirements.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing principles to simplify production, reduce cost, and boost performance.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to provide accurate specs and drawings to support supplier quotes.
• Work closely with tooling and materials experts to choose the right materials and simplify manufacturing processes — especially for injection moulded parts.
• Drive down production costs through clever design choices and smart assembly strategies.
• Plan and support testing — both in the lab and in real-world conditions — to ensure systems are safe, reliable, and meet all performance benchmarks.
• Manage design reviews, milestone tracking, and technical risks throughout the development lifecycle.
• Make key design decisions and mentor junior engineers as part of a close-knit, fast-paced engineering team.

Who are we looking for?

• Are proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised.
• Have strong technical instincts but also know when to involve the wider team.
• Can balance engineering excellence with cost and manufacturability.
• Enjoy being part of a fast-paced development environment and want to make a real impact.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in mechanical product design and development — ideally within aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries.
• Experience in cost reduction, component optimisation, and manufacturing simplification.
• Hands-on experience supporting prototype builds and testing.
• Familiar with verification & validation processes and confident working within the V-model lifecycle.
• Comfortable producing high-quality technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)