Engineer - Weights Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Grange-Over-Sands; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Weights Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves using CAD systems for weight estimations and managing data during submarine projects. Candidates should have a technology-based degree and experience with Microsoft Excel. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree in a technology-based discipline required.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Utilising CAD systems for weight estimations.
• Managing and supervising weights events.
• Undertaking submarine unit surveys.

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:

1. You will be utilising CAD systems to produce detailed weight estimations.
2. Be responsible for undertaking submarine unit surveys.
3. Undertaking physical weights on supplier sites.
4. You will be managing and supervising weights events at our Barrow-in-Furness site.
5. 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:

• Have 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, a 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 various 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.

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 from underrepresented communities, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals with health conditions. If you have a condition that may affect your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit your eligibility based on your nationality, previous roles, or place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the role.

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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