Engineer - Weights Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Weights Engineer to manage weight estimations and supervise events at their Barrow-in-Furness site. The role involves using CAD systems and requires a technology-based degree. The company offers hybrid working arrangements and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Excel to handle large data sets.
• Hold a degree in a technology-based discipline.

Responsibilities

• Utilising CAD systems to produce detailed weight estimations.
• Managing and supervising weights events at Barrow-in-Furness site.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in a technology-based discipline

Tools

VBA

Python

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Weights Engineer

Location: 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: Circa £37,000 depending on skills and experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will be utilising CAD systems to produce detailed weight estimations.
• Be responsible for undertaking submarine unit surveys.
• Undertaking physical weights on supplier sites.
• You will be managing and supervising weights events at our Barrow-in-Furness site.
• Managing data collation during ballast installations.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Hold a degree in a technology-based discipline.
• Have good experience using Microsoft Excel to handle large data sets.

Desirable:

• Experience using VBA and Python for data analysis.
• Preferable experience of working with or around data visualisation.
• Experience using complex mechanical or electronic systems.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems 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 Weight Engineering team:

The Weight Engineering Team is a multidisciplinary team of engineers and data scientists who estimate, collate, and present mass properties data for several multi-billion-pound submarine programmes. They play a critical role in boat design and safety assurance. We offer relocation support packages across all submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, and where you're empowered to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals with health conditions such as dyslexia, autism, or anxiety disorders. Please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments if needed.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and higher security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of UK residency.

Closing Date: 16th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply early if interested.

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