Job Description

Company Description

Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?


You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.


Join us and start building tomorrow's world today!

Are you a

Mechanical Design Engineer

looking to apply your expertise to projects that truly make an impact?


This role offers the opportunity to work on

vehicle improvements and adaptations

within the

land-based defence sector

. You'll bring your

design skills, creativity, and problem-solving ability

to deliver

high-quality engineering solutions

, collaborating with

multi-disciplinary teams

and contributing to projects that push technology forward.


If you have experience in

defence vehicle platforms

or

land systems engineering

, this is a chance to take your skills to the next level.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Design and deliver mechanical solutions

for

vehicle modifications, improvements, and adaptations

in the

land defence domain

.

Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings

using

SolidWorks

and other CAD tools (e.g.,

CATIA, Creo, NX

).

Perform structural hand calculations

to validate designs and support engineering decision-making.

Generate technical documentation, drawings, and specifications

in line with industry and defence standards.

Integrate feedback

from testing, production, and stakeholders to improve designs and ensure functionality.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

including systems, electrical, and production engineers to achieve project milestones.

Ensure compliance

with

ISO standards and relevant BS codes

in all design work.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

, optimising processes and supporting innovation in mechanical engineering.

Support prototype builds and trials

, providing engineering input during assembly and testing phases.

Who are we looking for?

You are...

Passionate about engineering result-oriented proactive

Qualifications

Essential:

Proven experience in

Mechanical Design Engineering

. Strong 3D modelling and 2D drafting skills with

SolidWorks

; familiarity with other CAD platforms (e.g.,

CATIA, Creo, NX, AutoCAD

) is highly valued. Direct experience in

vehicle improvements and adaptations

, ideally within the

land-based defence sector

. Strong ability to perform

initial structural hand calculations

. Excellent

communication and interpersonal skills

. Background in

automotive, aerospace, or defence industries

.

BPSS clearable

.

Desirable:

Experience with

SolidWorks PDM

and

SolidWorks Visualize

. Experience generating

vehicle body parts from 3D scan data

. Familiarity with

ISO 8015, BS 308, BS 3643, BS 499

standards.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.


Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.


We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.


We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.


Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries A competitive salary Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings * Flexible way of working (role dependent)