Mechanical Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to work on innovative Naval systems projects. This role involves redesigning complex cabinet structures, ensuring compliance with defence design standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will utilize your expertise in mechanical design and proficiency in CAD tools like Catia V5 and AutoCAD to deliver high-quality design modifications. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes career development and offers a diverse range of engineering projects, all while fostering a supportive and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working hours

Team building events

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical design in defence or aerospace.
• Proficiency in Catia V5 and AutoCAD is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design modifications to mechanical cabinets for Naval systems.
• Collaborate with teams to validate cabinet updates and ensure compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Drawing Interpretation

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia V5

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you a detail-driven Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for precision? ALTEN UK is working on a high-profile Naval systems project involving the redesign and alteration of complex cabinet structures. This is your chance to contribute to mission-critical defence technology, working alongside experienced teams to update and optimise the design of electronic enclosures for demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver detailed design modifications to mechanical cabinets within Naval systems, ensuring form, fit, and function integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review design inputs and validate cabinet updates.
• Interpret and update complex mechanical drawings using industry-standard tools.
• Integrate updates to support housing of electronic systems, ensuring ease of access and thermal considerations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant defence design standards and client-specific specifications.
• Work in a hybrid model with key on-site presence for integration reviews and stakeholder engagement.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong background in mechanical design within defence, aerospace, or high-integrity environments.
• Prior experience with electronic enclosure or cabinet design highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in Catia V5 and AutoCAD is essential – this is a hands-on CAD role.
• Ability to assess and deliver design alterations with minimal oversight.
• Excellent drawing interpretation skills and an eye for detail.
• Confident working in a structured design and configuration-controlled environment.

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 Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)