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Job Title:

Mechanical Design Engineer

Experience Level:

Mid (5-10 years of experience)

Location: Derby

On-site Requirement:

3 days on-site: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday


At ALTEN, we partner with some of the world's leading innovators in

renewable energy and industrial decarbonisation

. We are now looking for experienced

Mechanical Design Engineers

to join our consultancy team in Derby, supporting projects focused on the replacement of

fossil fuel-based systems

with sustainable, next-generation solutions. You'll be working on

turbomachinery-based heating systems

that push the boundaries of industrial efficiency while reducing global emissions. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in

mechanical design

to make a tangible impact on the journey towards

net zero

.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop

mechanical systems and components

for turbomachinery-based industrial heating applications. Create detailed designs in

CAD

in line with

BS8888 standards

, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Apply knowledge of

exhaust gas housing

,

gas paths

, and

pipe thermal gradients

to optimize performance and safety. Support

fabrication and multilayer design

processes for high-temperature applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate

airflow blades

and structural components. Contribute to the

replacement of traditional furnaces and kilns

with renewable energy-based solution

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

5-10 years of experience as a

Mechanical Design Engineer

within BS8888 industries. Strong background in

mechanical engineering

with hands-on design experience. Proficiency in

CAD design

(Siemens NX and Team Centre is advantageous). Experience working with

airflow blades, exhaust gas housing, and thermal system design

. Knowledge of

BS8888

or equivalent mechanical design standards.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with

renewable energy, decarbonisation projects, or industrial heating systems

. Familiarity with

multilayer fabrication techniques

and

gas path design

.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in

Mechanical Engineering

or a closely related field.

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)