Lead Mechanical Engineer - Marine Underwater (SolidWorks)

ALTEN LTD - UK; Bedford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, regular gatherings

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN LTD - UK is seeking a highly experienced mechanical design engineer for Bedford, on-site. The role focuses on leading mechanical design activities from concept through to manufacturing and testing, using SolidWorks to produce detailed models, assemblies and drawings.

Candidates must have a track record of delivering robust design solutions and advancing products through development cycles. With 10+ years of experience, you will collaborate with manufacturing and test teams, perform

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant military background with equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering mechanical design solutions.
• Experience across the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities for complex engineered products.
• Produce detailed SolidWorks models, assemblies, and drawings.
• Support design reviews and technical decision-making.
• Conduct engineering analysis and design assessments.
• Work closely with manufacturing and test teams.
• Support prototype development and product improvement initiatives.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Product development lifecycle

Engineering analysis

Manufacturing collaboration

Cost-conscious design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

ALTEN LTD - UK is seeking a highly experienced mechanical design engineer for Bedford, on-site. The role focuses on leading mechanical design activities from concept through to manufacturing and testing, using SolidWorks to produce detailed models, assemblies and drawings.

Candidates must have a track record of delivering robust design solutions and advancing products through development cycles. With 10+ years of experience, you will collaborate with manufacturing and test teams, perform