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 Mechanical Design Engineer – Injection Moulding, you will join our Coventry team to support our activities within the automotive engineering sector.

You will play a key role in the design and development of injection moulded plastic components for automotive applications. Working within a fast-paced product development environment, you will be responsible for producing robust 3D models and detailed engineering drawings, ensuring designs meet manufacturing, quality, and performance requirements.

• Location: Coventry
• On Site: Hybrid (3 days per week)
• Clearance: SC clearable 
• Experience Level: Mid – Level (3+ years of experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and develop 3D models and assemblies using CATIA V6
• Design injection moulded plastic components in accordance with automotive standards and manufacturing requirements
• Produce detailed 2D engineering drawings to a high standard and in line with CAD OEM standards
• Apply GD&T principles to ensure accurate component definition and manufacturability
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve design challenges
• Participate in design reviews and support component release activities throughout the product lifecycle

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven experience using CATIA V6 within an automotive engineering environment
• Strong experience in the 3D modelling and design of injection moulded plastic components
• Excellent understanding of injection moulding design principles, including:
  • Rib thickness
  • Draft angles
  • Tooling direction
  • Split lines
  • Compression limiters
• Excellent GD&T knowledge and application
• Ability to produce high-quality 2D engineering drawings in line with CAD OEM standards
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Demonstrable experience designing plastic components within the automotive sector
• Experience supporting products through concept, design, and release phases

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of tooling design and injection moulding manufacturing processes
• Experience with 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
• Understanding of product validation and prototype development
• Experience working within cross-functional product development teams

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.