Gas Turbine Engine Design Engineer
ALTEN
SolihullOn-sitefull timeAeronauticsPosted 2mo agoEarly applicant likely
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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:
- Siemens NX 7.5
- Teamcenter 8
- PLM tools
Excellent understanding of:
- GD&T
- Tolerance stack analysis
- Mechanical design methodologies
- 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.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of advanced and modern manufacturing techniques.
- Experience within gas turbine, propulsion or engine control systems.
- Understanding of qualification and verification processes within regulated environments.
About ALTEN
ALTEN provides engineering design and development services for aerospace and defence programmes, hiring specialists in mechanical design, systems integration, and firmware engineering for complex projects like gas turbine engines and high-reliability embedded systems.
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