Sustainability & Industrial Performance 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!

As an Industrial Performance & Environmental Assessment Engineer, you will join our manufacturing and sustainability team to support delivery of key environmental performance improvement initiatives across a large-scale aerospace production facility.

You will play a key role in driving Industrial Performance Environmental Assessments (IPEA), value stream mapping activities, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned to environmental sustainability targets.

This role is ideal for an engineer with strong analytical thinking, manufacturing understanding, and a passion for sustainability and process optimisation.

• Location: Broughton
• On Site: Yes
• Clearance: None
• Experience Level: Mid - Level

Key Responsibilities:

• Support delivery of Industrial Performance Environmental Assessments (IPEA) across designated production programmes.
• Conduct value stream mapping (VSM) activities to identify process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Perform data collection, Pareto analysis, and process evaluation to identify waste and non-value-added activities.
• Lead and support Kaizen workshops (MFT sessions) to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Categorise and analyse manufacturing activities into VA (Value Added) and NVA (Non-Value Added) processes.
• Identify and develop improvement ideas across energy, CO₂, water, and waste reduction streams.
• Apply eLBIP methodology to progress sustainability initiatives through G0–G9 maturity stages.
• Support development of heat recovery feasibility studies, including applications for industrial tooling such as heat transfer wheel systems.
• Prepare and present structured analysis to support capex justification and project planning (G5–G7 milestones).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to generate and deliver environmental sustainability improvement projects.
• Ensure effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and coordination across multiple production areas.

Required Skills:

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement environments
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, value stream mapping, and waste reduction techniques
• Experience with data analysis, Pareto charts, and process performance evaluation
• Ability to support or lead Kaizen / continuous improvement workshops
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple activities and work within structured project frameworks

Required Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Exposure to environmental sustainability initiatives (energy, CO₂, waste reduction)
• Familiarity with heat transfer systems or industrial process optimisation
• Experience working within structured improvement frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, eLBI

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.