Senior CAD Designer

BAE Systems.; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector seeks a Senior CAD Designer to create 3D models and collaborate with teams to enhance designs. The role offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary, with various benefits including a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programs

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in design roles within high hazard industries.
• Knowledge of large-scale detailed designs.

Responsibilities

• Designing and producing 3D models of the boat's primary structure.
• Creating 2D drawings to support manufacturing.

Skills

Design

Collaboration

Proficiency in CAD

Tools

FORAN

SIEMENS NX

SolidWorks

Job description

View more categories View less categories Clearance Level DV, SC, None / Undisclosed Sector Defence, Engineering, Information Technology Job Type Permanent

Job title:

Senior CAD Designer- Hull and Outfit

Location:

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

Salary:

Competitive, Circa £35000+

What you'll be doing:

• Designing and producing 3D models of the boat's primary structure
• Creating 2D drawings to support manufacturing and production teams
• Collaborating with team members to share best practices and improve designs

Your skills and experiences:

• Experience in a design role within high hazard industries such as Civil, Structures, Marine, Oil & Gas, Shipbuilding, or submarines
• Proficiency in CAD packages, especially FORAN, SIEMENS NX, and/or SolidWorks
• Knowledge of techniques and tools for large-scale detailed designs of platforms, assemblies, systems, and equipment installations

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a Company Share Incentive Plan, flexible working, employee assistance programs, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Hull & Outfit team:

Supported by Principal Designers, Assistant Project Leaders, and Project Leaders, with specialized teams like Seating, Penetrations, Eye plates, Primary Structure, Hull Mechanics. Relocation support is available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Roles are subject to security and export restrictions, requiring minimum security clearance and possibly long-term UK residency for vetting.

Closing Date:

28th April 2025. Early application is encouraged as the vacancy may close sooner.

Company

BAE Systems employs over 4,500 experts in digital, cyber, and intelligence fields, collaborating across 10 countries to provide advanced data solutions for defense and commercial sectors. Digital Intelligence, launched in 2022, continues our heritage of national and business defense.