Mechanical Engineer - Siemens NX
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What you'll do
- Create and maintain 3D models and engineering drawings for mechanical components and assemblies
- Support product design and development activities from concept through to manufacture
- Update and modify existing designs in response to project requirements and engineering changes
- Collaborate with manufacturing, systems, and project engineering teams to ensure design suitability
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical problem-solving activities
- Ensure all design documentation is maintained in accordance with company standards
What they're looking for
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a mechanical CAD design role
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles
- Experience creating 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings
- Ability to interpret engineering specifications and technical documentation
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
- Experience using CAD software within an engineering environment
- Understanding of engineering drawing standards and manufacturing processes
Nice to have
- Experience using Siemens NX
- Exposure to aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing industries
- Knowledge of GD&T and Design for Manufacture (DfM)
- Experience working within a PLM-managed environment
- Familiarity with product lifecycle and change management processes
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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 Engineer, you will join our engineering team in Oxford to support our activities within the aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector.
You will support the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality design solutions. This role is ideal for an engineer with at least one year of CAD design experience with siemens NX who is looking to further develop their skills within a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Location: Oxford
- On Site: Hybrid
- Clearance: Clearable
- Experience Level: Junior to Mid - level (1-3 years of experience)
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain 3D models and engineering drawings for mechanical components and assemblies
- Support product design and development activities from concept through to manufacture
- Update and modify existing designs in response to project requirements and engineering changes
- Collaborate with manufacturing, systems, and project engineering teams to ensure design suitability
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical problem-solving activities
- Ensure all design documentation is maintained in accordance with company standards
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a mechanical CAD design role
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering and design principles
- Experience creating 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings
- Ability to interpret engineering specifications and technical documentation
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
- Experience using CAD software within an engineering environment
- Understanding of engineering drawing standards and manufacturing processes
Desirable Skills:
- Experience using Siemens NX
- Exposure to aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing industries
- Knowledge of GD&T and Design for Manufacture (DfM)
- Experience working within a PLM-managed environment
- Familiarity with product lifecycle and change management processes
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.
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