CAD Lead Design Engineer

BAE Systems; Ulverston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in the UK is looking for a CAD Lead Design Engineer. This role involves preparing technical 2D drawings and 3D CAD models while managing product data in PLM systems. Essential qualifications include knowledge in engineering standards, 3D modelling experience, and an understanding of configuration control. A competitive salary and a range of benefits are offered, along with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge in engineering and quality standards is essential.
• 3D modelling, assembling, and Design for Manufacture experience required.
• Understanding of configuration control within a PLM system is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, and other technical outputs.
• Manage CAD and product data within the PLM tool Teamcenter.
• Coordinate product data transfer securely with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Knowledge in engineering and quality standards (e.g. BS 8888)

Experience in 3D modelling and 2D drawing

Understanding of configuration control of parts

Engineering design experience (ideally mechanical)

Education

HNC or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline

Tools

Creo Parametric

Teamcenter

SAP

Job description

Job Title & Location

CAD Lead Design Engineer

Barrow-in-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary

£47,017+ (DOE)

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing technical 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, and other technical outputs in accordance with business best practice and contractual requirements
• Responsible for the configuration management of CAD and product data within the businesses Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool Teamcenter, applying business best practices on version control and change management
• Work with suppliers, partners and customers to ensure product data transfer is coordinated securely and configuration control is maintained
• Generate and create designs with safety, design for manufacture, cost and maintainability in mind
• Support the creation and modification of applicable technical data pack (TDP) business management system (BMS) processes and best practice guidance (BPG’s)

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Knowledge in engineering and quality standards (e.g. BS 8888) and experience in 3D modelling, assembling, 2D drawing and Design for Manufacture
• Working knowledge of drawing standards and the application of geometric tolerances
• Understanding of configuration control of parts and workflow release of items and parts within a PLM system
• Engineering design experience (ideally mechanical)

Desirable:

• Familiarity with specific CAD (ideally Creo Parametric), PLM tools (ideally Teamcenter) and data transfer requirements to ERP systems (ideally SAP)
• A HNC or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Weapon Systems UK team

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer’s trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 30th October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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