PFMEA Manufacturing Engineer

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!

We are looking for a PFMEA Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Broughton to support a major aerospace manufacturing programme. The role focuses on assessing the impact of switching to alternative consumable products—such as paints, sealants, and adhesives—and ensuring these changes do not disrupt production. You will review processes, identify risks, and help strengthen the paint shop and related operations so production remains stable, efficient, and robust.

• Location: Broughton
• On Site: 3x on site 
• Clearance: Not required 
• Experience Level: Junior - Mid 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead PFMEA sessions and produce high‑quality documentation aligned with internal standards.
• Analyse the operational implications of product substitutions and recommend mitigation actions.
• Interpret process flows to understand how material changes affect build sequence, takt time, and process robustness.
• Support updates to software and systems used within operational booths.
• Participate in shaping long‑term improvement plans for the paint shop and related processes.
• Provide input into business cases and NPR‑level submissions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure stable and efficient production processes.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience creating and leading PFMEAs within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Solid understanding of production processes and how material changes affect build flow and cycle time.
• Ability to analyse risks, identify downstream impacts, and propose practical mitigation actions.
• Good knowledge of consumables such as paints, sealants, adhesives, or similar materials.
• Confident communicator able to work with engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• High attention to detail with the ability to produce clear, accurate documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Background in process improvement, operational excellence, or continuous improvement.
• Experience working in aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing sector.
• Familiarity with software or digital tools used in production booths or shop‑floor environments.
• Exposure to long‑term capability planning or supporting business case submissions.

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.