Electro- Mechanical Design Engineer Aerospace

As an Electro-mechanical Design Engineer you will join our team in Birmingham to support our activities within the Aerospace sector. 

You will be working on the design and development of high-integrity electro-mechanical systems supporting R&D and product development programmes. The role involves close collaboration with electrical engineering teams and hands-on involvement across the full design lifecycle from concept through to prototype build and validation.

• Location: Birmingham
• On Site: 3-5 days
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop 3D CAD models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings for electro-mechanical components and assemblies
• Produce drawings using Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) in line with BS8888 or ASME Y14.5 standards
• Support the mechanical design of electric motors inverters and power converter systems (or demonstrate transferable experience)
• Perform engineering calculations including stress analysis and tolerance stack-ups to justify design decisions
• Collaborate closely with Electrical Engineers to support ECAD/MCAD integration
• Produce clear technical reports and documentation to support design schemes and reviews
• Support prototype build integration and design validation activities

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter
• Strong understanding of 3D CAD modelling and 2D drawing creation
• Experience producing drawings with GD&T to recognised standards (BS8888 / ASME Y14.5)
• Experience in electric motor design or ability to clearly demonstrate transferable experience
• Experience in inverter or power converter design or related electro-mechanical systems
• Strong collaboration skills particularly working with Electrical / ECAD teams
• Ability to carry out engineering calculations (stress tolerance stack-ups design justification)
• Strong technical report writing skills

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Experience working in aerospace automotive or other safety-critical engineering environments
• Knowledge of engineering standards and structured design processes

Desirable Skills:

• Practical machining experience (lathe mill workshop-based manufacturing)
• Hands-on assembly and prototype build experience
• Prior exposure to aerospace or safety-critical product development programmes

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll 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. 

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 . 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time