Gas Turbine Engine Design Engineer

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We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading aerospace programme based in Solihull.

This role offers the opportunity to work on the design and development of complex aerospace control systems and electronic enclosures, supporting cutting‑edge engineering projects within a highly regulated environment. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through to detailed design and validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design activities for aerospace electronic control units and associated hardware.
• Develop concept designs, 3D models, detailed drawings and engineering documentation.
• Produce designs using Siemens NX and manage product data within Teamcenter.
• Apply GD&T principles and undertake tolerance stack‑up analysis.

Generate and review technical documentation including:

• Test Plans
• Test Procedures
• Material Reports
• FMEA / DFMEA documentation

Work closely with Stress, Thermal, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Test and Systems Engineering teams.

• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with programme requirements.
• Contribute to design verification and qualification activities in line with aerospace standards.
• Estimate engineering effort and deliver work packages to agreed deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability and cost.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within aerospace mechanical design or electronic enclosure design.
• Experience working on Electronic Engine Controllers (EEC) or similar aerospace electronic units.

Strong proficiency in:

• Teamcenter 8
• PLM tools
• GD&T
• Tolerance stack analysis
• Experience producing engineering reports and documentation to RTCA DO-160 and/or MIL standards.
• Aerospace industry experience is essential.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
  , or
  equivalent
  military experience
  .
• Knowledge of advanced and modern manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with in gas turbine, propulsion or engine control systems.
• Understanding of qualification and verification processes within regulated environments.

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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.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings &team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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