Test Rig Mechanical Design Engineer (Aerospace Lab)

ALTEN Group; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private MedicalInsurance

Cycle& Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, regular gatherings

Job summary

ALTEN is a global engineering consultancy recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer (Test rigs) in Loughborough to design, develop and deliver test rigs, frames and interfaces used to validate cutting-ed ge products. This hands-on role combines mechanical design with workshop activities from concept through build, testing and troubleshooting. You will collaborate with test, systems and manufacturing engineers, produce drawings, and contribute to safety and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Experience designing test rigs, fixtures or laboratory equipment.
• Hands-on workshop assembly and mechanical integration.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and prototype development.
• Ability to troubleshoot during testing and commissioning.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test rigs, frames and integration interfaces for lab facilities.
• Produce 3D models, drawings and technical documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Support build and assembly of test equipment in workshop environments.
• Conduct testing, commissioning and troubleshooting on prototypes and systems.
• Collaborate with test, systems and manufacturing engineers to validate designs.
• Support design reviews and implement improvements from test results.
• Ensure safety, reliability and maintainability in all equipment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test facilities and processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Test rigs

Workshop assembly

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering consultancy recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer (Test rigs) in Loughborough to design, develop and deliver test rigs, frames and interfaces used to validate cutting-ed ge products. This hands-on role combines mechanical design with workshop activities from concept through build, testing and troubleshooting. You will collaborate with test, systems and manufacturing engineers, produce drawings, and contribute to safety and maintainability.