Senior Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer (EECs)

ALTEN; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private MedicalInsurance

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible working (role dependent)

Social gatherings & team buildings

Job summary

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading aerospace programme based in Solihull.

The role involves design and development of complex aerospace control systems and electronic enclosures, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept through validation. Candidates should have 5+ years in aerospace mechanical design or electronic enclosure design, with experience on Electronic Engine Controllers (EEC) and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within aerospace mechanical design or electronic enclosure design.
• Experience working on Electronic Engine Controllers (EEC) or similar aerospace electronic units.
• Knowledge of advanced and modern manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities for aerospace electronic control units and associated hardware.
• Develop concept designs, 3D models, detailed drawings and engineering documentation.
• Produce designs using Siemens NX and manage product data within Teamcenter.
• Apply GD&T principles and undertake tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Generate and review technical documentation including: Test Plans, Test Procedures, Material Reports, FMEA / DFMEA documentation.
• Work closely with Stress, Thermal, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Test and Systems Engineering teams.
• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with programme requirements.
• Contribute to design verification and qualification activities in line with aerospace standards.
• Estimate engineering effort and deliver work packages to agreed deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability and cost.

Skills

Aerospace mechanical design

Electronic enclosure design

GD&T

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Equivalent military experience

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

PLM tools

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading aerospace programme based in Solihull.

The role involves design and development of complex aerospace control systems and electronic enclosures, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept through validation. Candidates should have 5+ years in aerospace mechanical design or electronic enclosure design, with experience on Electronic Engine Controllers (EEC) and