Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (certification) - Aerostructures

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 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will join our team to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.

You will play a key role in ensuring that mechanical design activities are compliant with aviation regulatory standards and aligned with quality management requirements. This position combines hands-on engineering expertise with responsibility for regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

• Location: Bristol
• On Site: Hybrid
• Clearance: Eligibility for UK Security Clearance required 
• Experience Level: Senior

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure mechanical design activities comply with PART 21J, CAA, and ISO standards
• Manage and coordinate regulatory approvals and certifications
• Act as the primary interface with regulatory bodies and auditors
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Manage non-conformities, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Lead preparation for audits and regulatory inspections
• Support engineering and operational teams in maintaining quality and compliance standards
• Ensure robust processes across returns, concessions, and non-compliant components

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Strong background in mechanical design within aerospace or regulated industries
• Experience with PART 21J, CAA regulations, and ISO standards
• Proven experience in quality assurance, compliance, or certification activities
• Ability to manage audits, approvals, and regulatory interactions
• Experience handling non-conformities and corrective actions
• Understanding of safety-critical engineering environments

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering within regulated environments
• Demonstrated experience working with quality management systems (QMS)

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within a PART 21J Design Organisation
• Familiarity with EASA/CAA certification processes
• Exposure to aerospace manufacturing or MRO environments
• Knowledge of configuration control and documentation 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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