Mechanical Design Engineer – Fire Resistant Structures

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ALTEN

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Engineering • IT Services • Aerospace

ALTEN is a leader in outsourced Engineering and R&D and IT Services, catering to various industries such as aeronautics, automotive, banking, and life sciences. With a workforce of over 57,400 employees across nearly 30 countries, ALTEN specializes in executing complex and technical projects, supporting innovation and technology advancements in multiple sectors. The company focuses on providing engineering services, project management, and IT solutions to enhance client operations and foster sustainable innovation.

10,000+ employees

🚀 Aerospace

📋 Description

• Support the design and assessment of mechanical structures to ensure fire resistance and compliance with safety requirements • Conduct risk assessments and hazard studies (including fire and explosion scenarios) in accordance with DSEAR and relevant safety standards • Perform fire exposure and hazard analysis to validate that systems meet operational and safety criteria • Analyse how fire, heat, and environmental hazards impact the performance and strength of mechanical systems • Support fire analysis and modelling activities (including CFD fire analysis where applicable) • Validate and document system safety under fire and hazard conditions in collaboration with design and safety engineers • Carry out engineering research into fire-resistant design methodologies and materials • Provide technical input into hazard mitigation strategies and safety documentation

🎯 Requirements

• Degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Process, Chemical or Structural Engineering or a related discipline • Proven experience in mechanical design and hazard/risk assessments (especially fire hazard studies) • Understanding of fire-resistant design principles, structural response to fire, and safety validation • Experience with DSEAR and conducting hazard studies (HAZOP, HAZID) • Strong analytical capability — able to interpret CFD fire analyses or related data • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across teams

🏖️ Benefits

• A competitive salary • Private Medical & Travel Insurance • Pension Scheme • Cycle-to-work Scheme • Flexible way of working (role dependent)