Mechanical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of mechanical and plant equipment design solutions for SMR applications
• Develop and manage technical requirements for plant equipment packages
• Produce and review technical deliverables including specifications, calculations and design documentation
• Support concept and detailed design activities for miscellaneous plant equipment systems
• Apply modularisation and standardisation principles to equipment design solutions
• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners during equipment development activities
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical integration and compliance
• Support engineering governance, quality assurance and design review activities
• Present technical solutions and design maturity at stakeholder and programme reviews
• Assist with supplier management and technical oversight activities
• Support delivery of programme milestones, cost and schedule objectives

Requirements

• Knowledge of mechanical or plant equipment engineering principles
• Experience developing equipment designs from concept through detailed definition
• Ability to manage technical scope and support equipment delivery activities
• Experience producing and reviewing technical engineering documentation
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder coordination skills
• Understanding of engineering governance and quality assurance processes
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear or other safety-critical industries
• Familiarity with verification and validation techniques
• Experience working within regulated engineering environments

Benefits

• Personalised career path and rewarding management style
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings

About the Company

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide, partnering with industry leaders in sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Energy, and Rail.