Mechanical Design Engineer - Automotive at Alten

Basildon, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Catia V6, Mechanical Design, Automotive Engineering, 3D Modeling, Engineering Drawings, Technical Documentation, Design For Manufacture, Stakeholder Management, Mentoring, Configuration Management, Change Control, 3DEXPERIENCE, PLM, Product Development

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Company Description ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation. Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today. Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today! Job Description 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 production. In 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 3year's 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 Bachelor’s or Master’s 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 3DEXPERIENCE (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, 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. 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 Gov.UK. 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. Contract Type: Permanent Region: London

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical designs and 3D models for automotive components from concept through to production. Act as a technical reference for CATIA V6, providing guidance and mentorship to other engineers.