Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ALTEN; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to work on cutting-edge aerospace products. You will design rotating components for electric motors, develop complex test rigs, and create tooling for industrial manufacturing. A degree in Mechanical Engineering is required, along with proven experience in similar fields. Join a vibrant team, enjoy career development opportunities, and contribute to innovative projects. A competitive salary and benefits like private medical insurance are offered.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working (role dependent)

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in rotating components within electric motor systems.
• Aerospace industry background preferred or similar high-integrity sectors.
• Strong practical understanding of tooling design in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with industry certification processes.
• Proficient in NX Siemens CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of rotating components for electric motors.
• Designing with metallic composite and electrically machined materials.
• Development of complex test rigs.
• Creation of tooling designs for industrial manufacturing environments.
• Supporting certification activities in line with industry standards.
• Hands-on product design and problem-solving.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Electrical Discharge Machining

Tooling

CAD

SolidWorks

Aerospace background

Siemens NX

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

NX Siemens

Creo

Catia

Job description

What will you be doing

The Role

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers with a strong background in rotating components for electric motor systems. You will contribute directly to the design and development of cutting‑edge aerospace and high‑integrity products working from concept through to certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of rotating components for electric motors.
• Designing with metallic composite and electrically machined materials.
• Development of complex test rigs (experience with DSD‑type setups is highly valued).
• Creation of tooling designs for industrial manufacturing environments.
• Supporting certification activities in line with industry standards.
• Hands‑on product design and problem‑solving in a high‑integrity environment.
• Utilising Siemens NX for CAD modelling and design tasks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in rotating components within electric motor systems.
• Aerospace industry background preferred or similar high‑integrity sectors.
• Strong practical understanding of tooling design in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with industry certification processes.
• Proficient in NX Siemens CAD software.

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. Were 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 MedicalInsurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Electrical Discharge Machining, Mechanical Design, GD&T, Tooling, CAD, Creo, Sheet Metal, SolidWorks, Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Design, Plastics Injection Molding, Catia

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1