Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace Components

About the role

ALTEN, a global engineering and technology consultancy, is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and industrialisation of complex aerospace and mechanical components in the Derby/Bristol/Solihull area. The role focuses on making sure products are designed and released with manufacturability, cost, quality and supplier capability at the heart of every decision. You will work closely with engineering teams and suppliers, giving manufacturing expertise throughout the product lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Review component designs for manufacturability, including blend radii, integrated profiles and complex geometries
• Assess manufacturing feasibility while balancing quality, cost and supplier capabilities
• Advise on manufacturing limitations and process constraints within the scope of work
• Support special processes such as coatings and surface treatments
• Work with suppliers to validate their capabilities and agree production solutions
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Provide manufacturing input to project and engineering teams and support technical decisions
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, risk reduction and cost optimisation

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience
• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineering environment
• Experience working directly with suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Ability to give clear technical assessments of manufacturing capabilities and limitations
• Comfortable working independently and with multidisciplinary teams

Required skills

• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, coatings, surface treatments and special processes
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Desirable: experience with pumps, actuators, fuel systems, fuel spray nozzles, MFPU, hydraulic/hydromechanical systems and aerospace manufacturing

What we offer

• Personalised career path and ongoing learning and mentoring
• Diverse engineering projects and industries
• Private medical insurance, cycle and tech scheme, employee assistance programme, life insurance and pension scheme
• Social events and team building
• Flexible working depending on the role