Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Aerospace

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for Aerospace to join our team in the Midlands. Develop robust design solutions and produce high-quality CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering concepts and mature designs through the full product lifecycle.
• Produce detailed component and assembly designs using Siemens NX.
• Generate and manage 3D models, technical drawings, and product definition data.
• Translate system-level requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Perform GD&T application and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure manufacturability and fit-for-purpose designs.
• Support design reviews, verification activities, and technical decision-making.
• Work closely with manufacturing, systems, and project teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Ensure all design outputs comply with relevant standards, processes, and configuration control requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, or Senior Design Engineer.
• Strong background in component design, from concept through to detailed design.
• Experience working with system-level requirements and requirement-driven engineering.
• Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX.
• Strong understanding of:
  • 3D CAD modelling
  • Product definition and technical drawing creation
  • GD&T
  • Tolerance analysis and stack-ups
  • Design for manufacture and assembly
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience in defence, aerospace, nuclear, rail, automotive, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of PLM and configuration management processes.
• Familiarity with verification, validation, and design assurance activities.

We Offer

• 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)

About the Company

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!

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.

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