Mechanical Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems

Nuclearinst; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Mechanical Systems in Portsmouth. This role includes conducting ship trials, producing engineering drawings through AutoCAD, and supporting operational investigations. Applicants should possess strong knowledge of maritime systems, with a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Essential: AutoCAD experience and detailed engineering drawings.
• Knowledge in ship systems and mechanical processes.
• Desirable: Ship experience and understanding of RN Ship Mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ship trials and surveys, communicate with customers and suppliers.
• Investigate operational problems and develop solutions.
• Support development of best practices in engineering.

Skills

AutoCAD Design experience

Understanding of Detailed System Drawings

Knowledge of Ship System Engineering Drawings

Knowledge of maritime warship systems

Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes

Job description

Job title:Mechanical Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems

Location:Portsmouth – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:£36,575 – £38,575

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting ship trials and surveys and communicating with customers and suppliers
• Carrying out investigations into operational problems or developments, develop, and prepare solutions, individually or as a member of a team
• Supporting the development of best practice to increase the capability, performance of tools and processes
• Producing Special layouts, detail parts list and inventories through AutoCAD design

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• AutoCAD Design experience and in addition to this, having the ability to produce detail manufacturing
• An understanding of Detailed System and Technical Engineering Drawings including Manufacturing Drawings
• Knowledge of Ship system engineering Drawing ie, Diagrammatic and Piping Isometrics and also ship systems materials and equipment(Symbols)
• In depth knowledge of maritime warship systems ie fluid base systems, mechanical systems. Able to performas a minimum basic pressure loss and flow calculations, with a viewto sizing pipework in designs.
• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes

Desirable:

• Ship experience (Build or in-service) Understanding of RN Ship Mechanical systems
• Understanding of internal (Surface Ships) and external (MoD and Industry) customers Standards and procedures

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also 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.

Design Services Team:

Design Services are the BAE Systems Maritime ‘in service’ technical support cell located within Portsmouth Naval Base. We employ approx. 180 personnel across all disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical & Combat Systems (ECS), Structures / Outfit (S&O) and HVAC to create modification design packages and reports for installation and integration on legacy warships. Along with our Safety section, and Naval Architects, we are a broad mix of varying engineering & educational backgrounds and experience.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:6^th June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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