About this role
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: BristolOn Site: HybridClearance: Eligibility for UK Security Clearance required Experience Level: SeniorKey Responsibilities:
Ensure mechanical design activities comply with PART 21J, CAA, and ISO standardsManage and coordinate regulatory approvals and certificationsAct as the primary interface with regulatory bodies and auditorsMaintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)Manage non-conformities, including root cause analysis and corrective actionsLead preparation for audits and regulatory inspectionsSupport engineering and operational teams in maintaining quality and compliance standardsEnsure robust processes across returns, concessions, and non-compliant components Required Skills:
Strong background in mechanical design within aerospace or regulated industriesExperience with PART 21J, CAA regulations, and ISO standardsProven experience in quality assurance, compliance, or certification activitiesAbility to manage audits, approvals, and regulatory interactionsExperience handling non-conformities and corrective actionsUnderstanding of safety-critical engineering environmentsRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Extensive experience in mechanical engineering within regulated environmentsDemonstrated experience working with quality management systems (QMS)Desirable Skills:
Experience within a PART 21J Design OrganisationFamiliarity with EASA/CAA certification processesExposure to aerospace manufacturing or MRO environmentsKnowledge of configuration control and documentation processes 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 industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible 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.