Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Derby, England, gb

Company 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

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development and delivery of complex aerospace propulsion systems in Derby and Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer with a strong aerospace background to contribute to the creation and maintenance of detailed engineering drawings for civil aerospace applications.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for producing and updating high-quality technical drawings, ensuring designs are accurately defined and released in accordance with engineering and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, modify and maintain detailed 2D engineering drawings for aerospace propulsion components and assemblies.
• Produce design documentation in accordance with industry and company standards.
• Support design definition activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure drawing packs are accurate, complete and released to required quality standards.
• Participate in design reviews and support continuous improvement activities.
• Manage engineering changes and update associated documentation where required.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, PDG Engineer or Drawing Office Engineer within the aerospace sector.
• Strong experience producing and maintaining 2D engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX.
• Understanding of manufacturing and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience working within a regulated engineering environment.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into accurate design documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience supporting aerospace propulsion or engine-related programmes.
• Knowledge of configuration management and engineering change processes.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle and design release activities.

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.