Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (certification) - Aerostructures

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
• 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
• 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)

Benefits

Additional Information

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

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