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Mechanical Design Engineer; CATIA V6) Automotive

Job in Basildon, Essex County, SS14, England, UK
Listing for: ALTEN
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mechanical Design Engineer (CATIA V6) Automotive

As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will join our Basildon team to support our activities within the automotive engineering sector.

You will play a key role in the design and development of automotive components and systems supporting projects from concept through to addition to delivering design solutions you will act as a technical reference for CATIA V6 providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers within the team.

  • Location:
    Basildon Essex
  • On Site:
    Hybrid (minimum 3days per week on-site)
  • Clearance: SC clearable
  • Experience Level: Mid - Senior Level (minimum 3years CATIA V6 experience)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop mechanical designs and 3D models for automotive components and assemblies
  • Create detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation using CATIA V6
  • Support product development activities from concept through to production release
  • Participate in design reviews and engineering problem-solving activities
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers on CATIA V6 best practices
  • Support design governance configuration management and change control activities

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on CATIA V6 experience in an engineering environment
  • Strong mechanical design engineering experience within the automotive sector
  • Ability to mentor and support other engineers in the use of CATIA V6
  • Experience creating and managing complex parts assemblies and engineering drawings
  • Good understanding of design for manufacture and engineering best practices
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
  • Experience delivering mechanical design solutions within a product development environment
  • Demonstrable experience supporting projects from design through to release

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience using 3

    DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
  • Knowledge of automotive product development processes
  • Experience working within a PLM-managed environment
  • Previous experience coaching mentoring or supporting junior engineers

Additional Information :

Why join us

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll 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 . 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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