Mechanical Design Engineer – Rotating Equipment

ALTEN is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an exciting aerospace engineering programme focused on the design and development of high-precision rotating mechanical systems and components. - Location: Luton - On Site: 3x onsite - Clearance: Clearable - Experience Level: Mid Level Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop high-precision mechanical components and assemblies for aerospace applications. - Create detailed 3D models and assemblies using CATIA V5. - Produce and review comprehensive 2D manufacturing drawings. - Apply GD&T principles to define functional requirements and ensure components can be manufactured and inspected correctly. - Define appropriate dimensional and geometric tolerances for high-precision components, including micrometre-level requirements where applicable. - Design mechanical components used within rotating equipment and power transmission systems. - Select suitable engineering materials, particularly steel and aluminium alloys, considering strength, weight, durability, operating conditions and manufacturability. - Select appropriate manufacturing processes based on material, geometry, tolerance, surface finish and performance requirements. - Consider manufacturing capability throughout the design process to deliver robust and manufacturable engineering solutions. - Perform engineering assessments including tolerance analysis and tolerance stack-ups where required. - Support component and assembly design reviews throughout the product development lifecycle. - Work closely with Stress, Materials, Manufacturing, Quality and Systems Engineering teams. - Support manufacturing teams with the resolution of design and production-related technical issues. - Review engineering drawings, design specifications and technical documentation. - Support engineering changes, design modifications and product improvements. - Ensure designs meet applicable aerospace quality, safety and engineering requirements. Required Skills: - Previous professional experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within aerospace or another high-precision engineering environment. - Strong hands-on experience with CATIA V5. - Proven experience in 3D part modelling and assembly design. - Strong experience producing 2D detailed manufacturing drawings. - Good practical knowledge of GD&T / geometric tolerancing. - Experience designing components requiring tight dimensional and geometric tolerances. - Good knowledge of metallic engineering materials, particularly steel and aluminium. - Understanding of material selection and how material properties influence mechanical design. - Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture. - Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and manufacturing requirements. - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. Desirable Skills: - Previous experience within the aerospace industry. - Mechanical design experience with gearboxes, electric motors, generators or rotating machinery. - Experience designing shafts, bearings, gears or precision rotating components. - Knowledge of tolerance stack-ups and high-precision mechanical design. - Understanding of machining, heat treatment and surface finishing processes. - Experience working within a safety-critical or highly regulated engineering environment.