Job Description
We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with strong expertise in Metal Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) to support cutting‑edge additive manufacturing programmes. This position combines technical engineering, data development, and procurement‑focused activities within a complex extended‑enterprise environment.
* Location: Filton
* On Site: Once every 2 weeks
* Clearance: not required
* Experience Level: Mid level
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and co‑design manufacturing datasets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
* Create technical specifications, documentation, and structured tender reports to support supplier evaluation and selection.
* Contribute to NPI processes, including risk assessments, qualification activities, and readiness reviews.
* Work with procurement teams to support MFT Extended Enterprise processes and supplier engagement.
* Provide expert insight into Metal Powder Bed Fusion technologies, workflows, and industrial applications.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
* Strong hands‑on experience with Metal Powder Bed Fusion additive manufacturing systems.
* Solid background in manufacturing engineering, including process development and industrialisation.
* Understanding of procurement processes, supplier engagement, and extended‑enterprise collaboration.
* Experience contributing to NPI, risk qualification, and technical documentation.
* Ability to work remotely while maintaining effective on‑site engagement when needed.
Required Qualifications:
* A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Desirable Skills:
* Familiarity with procurement workflows, supplier engagement, and technical input for tender activities.
* Confident producing structured documentation such as specifications, reports, and risk assessments.
* Comfortable working within NPI environments, supporting qualification and industrialisation activities.
* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
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.