Mechanical Engineer

ALTEN LTD - UK; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life Insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, team gatherings

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN LTD - UK in Farnborough seeks a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative aerospace products from concept through production. Join a high-performing team supporting design, development and manufacture of composite structures and aerospace systems.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will work across the full product lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust engineering solutions in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Experience producing and reviewing drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and design principles.
• Experience supporting design changes in a controlled environment.
• Knowledge of composite structures and related design considerations.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and DFMA principles.
• Experience supporting prototype and production build activities.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Producing, reviewing and improving engineering drawings and drawing packs.
• Supporting product definition activities, including GD&T and design changes.
• Contributing to composite structure design and development activities.
• Applying DFMA principles throughout the design process.
• Supporting prototype, development and production build activities.
• Ensuring data provides a clear route from concept to manufacturing and airworthiness.
• Working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Skills

Engineering experience

Drawing & documentation

GD&T knowledge

Change management

Composite structures

DFMA principles

Prototype & production builds

Problem solving & communication

Education

Engineering degree (BSc/MSc) or equivalent military background

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world-today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking to contribute to the development of innovative aerospace products from concept through to production?

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Engineers to join a high-performing engineering team supporting the design, development and manufacture of advanced composite structures and aerospace systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust engineering solutions in a highly regulated environment.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will join Farnborough team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing, reviewing and improving engineering drawings and drawing packs.
• Supporting product definition activities, including GD&T application and configuration-controlled design changes.
• Contributing to composite structure design and development activities.
• Applying Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles throughout the design process.
• Supporting prototype, development and production build activities.
• Ensuring engineering data provides a clear and robust route from concept through to manufacturing and airworthiness activities.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Approximately 5-9 years of Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Experience producing and reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering design principles.
• Experience supporting design change management within a controlled engineering environment.
• Knowledge of composite structures and associated design considerations.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and DFMA principles.
• Experience supporting prototype and production build activities.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field, or relevant technical military background with equivalent hands‑on experience.

Location

• Farnborough
• Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on project requirements.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech‑driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.