Mechanical Design Engineer – Siemens NX

ALTEN

Salary: not listed by employer
3.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor
Estimated range: £40,000–£70,000 per year Estimated
Permanent residency after about 5 yrs
Citizenship after about 6 yrs
Work language: likely English (posting is in English)

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Job Description ALTEN is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team, supporting an exciting and technically challenging engineering programme. This opportunity would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong Siemens NX experience who is confident developing detailed 3D designs and engineering drawings within a complex engineering environment. • Location: Bicester  • On Site: Onsite  • Clearance: Clearable • Experience Level: Mid Level Key Responsibilities: • Develop and modify 3D mechanical designs using Siemens NX • Produce accurate 2D engineering drawings to support manufacture and assembly • Design mechanical components and…

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Estimated range: £40,000–£70,000 per year Estimated

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