Mechanical Design Engineer

Outsource UK Limited; Glascoed; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Design Engineer in Glascoed to support the Engineering – Munitions team. You will prepare models, drawings and Bills of Materials for customised equipment, ensuring compliance with BS 8888, ISO 9001 and GD&T standards.

The role involves liaising with Product, Process and Manufacturing Engineers, supporting both one-off and batch manufacturing, and ensuring designs meet sign-off requirements. The position is full-time on a 12-month contract with hybrid working patterns.

Qualifications

• Previous Drawing Office experience.
• Proficient with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience designing precision equipment, fixtures, jigs and tooling.
• Experience with fabricated components, weld assemblies and sheet metal.
• Knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and tolerances.
• Practical understanding of machining and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Produce engineering drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Create models and drawings for customised equipment.
• Apply BS 8888, ISO 9001, materials and GD&T requirements.
• Liaise with Product, Process and Manufacturing Engineers.
• Support one-off and batch manufacturing processes.
• Ensure designs meet internal engineering and sign-off requirements.

Skills

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Drawing Office

Precision equipment design

Fixtures and jigs design

Weld assemblies

Sheet metal design

Tolerances knowledge

Machining understanding

Materials knowledge

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Design Engineer – NXLocation: GlascoedDuration: 12 MonthsRate: £23.66 per hour PAYE or £31.72 UmbrellaWorking Pattern: Monday–Thursday, 7:15am–5:00pm (37 hours)Hybrid: 3–4 days onsite per weekSecurity: BPSS & SC required prior to starting The Opportunity BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support future programmes within the Engineering – Munitions team. You will support the Senior Engineer with the preparation of models, engineering drawings and Bills of Materials for customised equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce engineering drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Create models and drawings for customised equipment.
• Apply BS 8888, ISO 9001, materials and GD&T requirements.
• Liaise with Product, Process and Manufacturing Engineers.
• Support one-off and batch manufacturing processes.
• Ensure designs meet internal engineering and sign-off requirements.

Essential Experience

• Previous Drawing Office experience.
• Proficient with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience designing precision equipment, fixtures, jigs and tooling.
• Experience with fabricated components, weld assemblies and sheet metal.
• Knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and tolerances.
• Practical understanding of machining and fabrication.

Desirable

• Pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical experience.
• Knowledge of ATEX, PUWER, LOLER and Pressure Systems.
• Experience with lifting equipment, fume extraction or industrial pipework.
• Mechanical stress calculation experience.
• HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design or related subject.

If you have strong mechanical design and Drawing Office experience, particularly with Siemens NX and Teamcenter, we would like to hear from you.