Mechanical Team Lead

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!

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the delivery of complex mechanical design activities within a highly innovative engineering environment. You will provide technical direction, support project delivery, and mentor engineers while remaining hands-on with design and development activities.

Location: Glasgow or Reading
On-site Requirement: On Site
Seniority: 10+ Years Experience
Security Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design activities across the full product lifecycle.
• Oversee design reviews and technical governance activities.
• Produce and review complex 3D CAD models and assemblies.
• Support engineering calculations, analysis, and design justification.
• Coordinate activities with electronics, systems, and manufacturing teams.
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading mechanical engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of product development and design lifecycles.
• Experience delivering solutions within regulated engineering sectors.

Required Skills

• Proven experience leading mechanical design activities throughout the full product development lifecycle.
• Strong capability in producing and reviewing complex 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Experience conducting engineering calculations, design assessments, and technical justification activities.
• Ability to manage design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering processes and standards.
• Experience working closely with systems, electronics, manufacturing, and project teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Soft Skills & Collaboration

• Proven leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to support and develop engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to balance technical delivery, programme objectives, and resource priorities.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to solving engineering challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience delivering defence, aerospace, or other safety-critical engineering programmes.
• Knowledge of electronics packaging, enclosure design, or electromechanical integration.
• Experience using simulation tools to support mechanical design activities.
• Familiarity with configuration-controlled development and engineering change 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)

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 (url removed). 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.