Mechanical Design Engineer (DFM) – Heat Exchangers

ALTEN LTD - UK; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Design for Manufacturing to contribute to state-of-the-art heat exchanger technology for aerospace applications. In this role, you'll optimize complex assemblies and integrate electric motors, supporting innovative aerospace thermal management solutions. You'll join a team committed to sustainable growth, offering opportunities in diverse engineering projects and promising career development.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Mechanical Design / DFM / Manufacturing Engineering.
• Background in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication & machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop & optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace heat exchangers.
• Collaborate with teams on fabrication, machining & welding.
• Ensure designs meet stringent aerospace standards.

Skills

GD&T

Siemens NX

thermal systems

precision welding

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (DFM) – Heat Exchangers

Mechanical Design Engineer (DFM) – Heat Exchangers

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Job Description

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM)? Join ALTEN UK and work on advanced heat exchanger technology for next-generation aircraft propulsion. You'll play a key role in optimizing complex metal assemblies, electric motor integration, and advanced welding processes—driving innovation in aerospace thermal management solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace heat exchangers
• Apply GD&T principles for precision component design & assembly
• Utilize Siemens NX for 3D modeling, design validation & DFM analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on fabrication, machining & welding
• Support TAM (Tooling, Assembly & Manufacturing) activities to enhance production efficiency
• Ensure designs meet stringent aerospace standards for safety & performance
  
  

Qualifications

Key Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years in Mechanical Design / DFM / Manufacturing Engineering
• Expertise in GD&T and Siemens NX for component & assembly design
• Strong knowledge of thermal systems, heat exchanger fabrication & precision welding
• Experience with bulky metal structures, electric motor integration & machining processes
• Background in aerospace, defence, or high-precision manufacturing preferred
  
  

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 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)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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