Junior mechanical engineer Work, Jobs in Derby (with Salaries)

Gas Turbine Design Engineer
ALTEN —Derby
- Full-time
- Military
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear (Civil & Defence)
AtkinsRéalis —Derby
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Senior Safety Case Engineer
Assystem —Derby
- Business development
- Mentoring
3h
Lead Design Engineer
Icomera AB —Derby
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
11d
Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear
AtkinsRéalis —Derby
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear (Civil & Defence)
AtkinsRéalis —Derby
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Mechanical Engineer - Contractor
ESCO Maritime Solutions —Rugeley
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
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8d
Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear
AtkinsRéalis —Derby
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Design Engineer
Collis Engineering Ltd —Alfreton
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
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5d
Senior Drawing Engineer
First Fence —Swadlincote
- £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Manufacturing
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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8d
Senior Process Engineer, Water
AECOM —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Technical Lead
Kratos Defense —Derby
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Assembly
- Bachelor's degree
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Engineer
Daytona Motorsport —Tamworth
- £8.05 - £13.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Computer skills
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13d
Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Gallifordtry —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Electrical Design Engineer
AFECO —Tamworth
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- System design
- Life insurance
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Senior Electrical Project Engineer
Gallifordtry —Mansfield
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Layout and Assemblies Engineer (Site Specific)
Rolls-Royce SMR —Derby
- £50,600 - £66,465 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Travel
- Electrical Engineering
Civil Design Engineer
AFECO —Tamworth
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Life insurance
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Senior Electrical Engineer, Water
AECOM —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Programmable logic controllers
Lead Design Engineer (Water)
AECOM —Chesterfield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- IT
- Mechanical knowledge

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Gas Turbine Design Engineer

ALTEN -
Derby

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Tech scheme
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Mechanical design
Kanban
Military
Engineering
Configuration management
GD&T
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Data management
Legal drafting
FEA
Agile
Drafting

Full job description

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 Gas Turbine Design Engineer, you will join our Derby team to support our activities within the civil aerospace propulsion sector.

You will contribute to the design and development of advanced gas turbine structures and casings across major propulsion programmes. Working within a highly regulated aerospace environment, you will play a key role in delivering complex mechanical design solutions that directly influence engine performance, manufacturability, and long‑term reliability. This position places you at the centre of fast‑moving engineering activities, collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams to drive innovation and technical excellence.

Location: Derby
On Site: Full Time
Clearance: Must be able to obtain BPSS Clearance
Experience Level: 5+ Years

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development

Design and develop gas turbine structures, casings, and associated components.
Produce 3D models, detailed drawings, and documentation using Siemens NX.
Collaborate with stress engineers to validate designs through structural analysis.
Optimise designs for weight, cost, manufacturability, and performance.

Collaboration & Project Management

Work closely with stress, manufacturing, procurement, and other cross‑functional teams.
Apply Agile methodologies to manage design tasks and iterative improvements.
Liaise with suppliers to resolve technical challenges.
Support design reviews, risk assessments, and DFMEA activities.

Technical Leadership & Autonomy

Take ownership of design tasks from concept through to production.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
Stay current with emerging aerospace materials, technologies, and processes.

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure all designs meet regulatory and programme requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation, BOMs, and change records in TeamCenter.
Support configuration management and version control processes.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Proven experience in aerospace structural or mechanical design.
Strong background in gas turbine components (casings, enclosures, load‑bearing structures).
Proficiency in Siemens NX (modelling, drafting, assemblies).
Experience with TeamCenter for PLM and data management.
Strong understanding of GD&T and aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100).
Exposure to FEA or CFD tools is beneficial.
Knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).

Required Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

Experience with FEA or CFD analysis workflows.
Familiarity with AS9100 or other aerospace quality frameworks.
Supplier liaison and cross‑functional coordination experience.
Knowledge of configuration management and BOM control.
Understanding of modern aerospace materials and manufacturing 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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