Gas Turbine Engine Design Engineer
ALTEN
Solihull, UKOn-sitefull timePosted 2 days ago
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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.
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