Job 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!

As a

Manufacturing Supply Engineer

, you will join our

Derby-based team

to support key activities within the Aerospace

sector

.


You'll play a hands-on role in ensuring parts, data, and documentation flow smoothly between suppliers, engineers, and manufacturing teams, helping to keep complex build programmes on track.

Location: Derby

On Site: 1-2 a month

Clearance: Not required

Experience Level: Junior - Mid

Key Responsibilities:

Check in with suppliers regarding

part availability

, delivery schedules, and required updates. Flag

late deliveries

, missing components, or quality concerns to senior engineers. Collect basic supplier inputs -- such as

drawings, specifications, or BOM details

-- to support manufacturing. Maintain

Excel/Sheets trackers

to monitor part status, delivery progress, and shortages. Support manufacturing by locating incoming parts, confirming deliveries, and identifying issues during builds. Assist with

drawing updates, BOM changes

, and passing engineering revisions to suppliers. Organise and maintain

documents, part lists, and engineering files

for smooth build progression. Collaborate daily with

design, quality, procurement, and manufacturing

teams to keep workflows moving.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Experience working with

suppliers

, ideally in a manufacturing environment. Understanding of

NPI (New Product Introduction)

processes. Exposure to

manufacturing methods

or shop-floor processes. Knowledge of

non-conformance

handling and basic quality processes. Familiarity with

APQP

or structured supplier development methods. Comfortable using

Excel

, Google Sheets, or similar tracking tools.

Required Qualifications:

A

Bachelor's

or

Master's degree

in

Engineering

, or

equivalent

military experience

. A relevant technical background gained through hands-on experience in manufacturing or supply support roles. Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Desirable Skills:

Prior experience with

APQP

in a production or supplier environment. Understanding of

manufacturing documentation

, such as drawings or BOMs. Knowledge of

procurement workflows

or supplier performance tracking.

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.

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.