Engineer - Weights Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Weights Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves utilizing CAD systems for weight estimations, managing data during ballast installations, and supervising weight events. Candidates should possess a technology-based degree and experience with Excel. The position offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary, along with various benefits including a pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Good 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 weight events at our 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:

• Utilising CAD systems to produce detailed weight estimations.
• Undertaking submarine unit surveys.
• Performing physical weights on supplier sites.
• Managing and supervising weight 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.
• Good experience using Microsoft Excel to handle large data sets.

Desirable:

• Experience using VBA and Python for data analysis.
• Experience with data visualisation.
• Experience using complex mechanical or electronic systems.

Benefits:

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Weight Engineering team:

A multidisciplinary team of Engineers and Data Scientists estimating, collating, and presenting mass properties data for submarine programmes, playing a critical role in boat design and safety. Relocation support is available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

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

Note: Many roles are subject to security and export restrictions, requiring security clearance and possibly long-term UK residence.

Closing Date: 16th May 2025.

Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy early if filled.