Processing / Manufacturing Engineer - Mechatronics

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

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Processing / Manufacturing Engineer with a strong mechatronics bias to support manufacturing operations within a highly technical production environment focused on electric motor assembly and testing.

This role will play a key part in supporting day-to-day shop floor activities, resolving manufacturing issues, improving processes, and ensuring production equipment operates effectively. Hands-on engineer capable of quickly integrating into manufacturing operations and providing technical support across a range of specialist production equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with production teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide manufacturing engineering support to daily shop floor operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and production issues across a range of assembly and test processes.
• Support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Investigate process failures and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, processes, and work instructions.
• Drive process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support production readiness activities and introduction of process improvements.
• Assist with root cause investigations and fault-finding activities involving manufacturing equipment and electronic systems.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Processing Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing process support and continuous improvement.
• Extensive experience in electronics and manufacturing fault-finding.
• Ability to rapidly understand and support day-to-day shop floor operations.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment such as:
  • Potting machines
  • Test equipment
  • Winding machines
  • Pressing machines
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and engineering best practice.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.
• A minimum of 10 years' relevant industry experience.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within electric motor, electromechanical, or mechatronic manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Experience supporting process development and production optimisation initiatives.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement techniques.

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.