Mechanical Engineer in Barrow-in-Furness

Energy Jobline CVL; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead technical solutions in design and manufacturing. This hybrid role requires a degree or equivalent experience and offers a competitive salary starting at £52,647. Applicants should have extensive skills in technical report writing and design, with CAD software experience preferred. The closing date for applications is 12th November 2025.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company‑contributed Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Potential annual incentive

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or high-level engineering experience.
• Design experience in a multi-disciplined, production and/or manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing structural/stress analysis and familiarity with product data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of solutions to technical issues in projects.
• Develop and validate design solutions based on customer requirements.
• Review design work and direct less experienced engineers.

Skills

Technical report writing

Design experience

Structural/stress analysis

PDM tools familiarity

Geometric dimensioning

Education

Degree level in relevant discipline or high-level engineering experience

Tools

CAD software (CREO Parametrics)

PLM software (Teamcenter)

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – hybrid and flexible working arrangements available. Speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £52,647+ depending on experience.

Job Description

• Lead the development of solutions to technical issues as a member of a project team, reporting to a Technical Lead and directly to the customer.
• Develop design solutions based on customer requirements, validating and verifying them through the design process.
• Review and check design work and technical reports, providing help and direction to less experienced engineers.
• Carry out technical analysis and investigations, and prepare reports with recommended solutions to support problem resolution and improve engineering capability.
• Lead and/or support solutions to production and manufacturing technical queries raised by suppliers, internal stakeholders (e.g. Operations Team), and non-conformance reports within required project time frames.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or high-level engineering experience, with proficiency in writing and reviewing technical reports and specifications.
• Design experience in a multi‑disciplined, production and/or manufacturing environment, answering technical queries and managing non‑conformance reports.
• Experience performing structural/stress analysis and familiarity with product data management (PDM) tools for configuration management.
• Working knowledge of technical office processes, standards, and standard instructions (e.g. Business Management System, Life Cycle Model).
• Familiarity with engineering drawing standards, geometric dimensioning, and tolerancing.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Working experience using CAD software (CREO Parametrics) and PLM software (Teamcenter).
• Previous production, manufacturing, machining, welding, casting, and assembly experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave allowance
• Company‑contributed Share Incentive Plan
• Flexible working, employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and potential annual incentive.

About the Weapon Systems UK Mechanical Engineering Team

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems UK designs, develops, manufactures, and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Within the Mechanical Engineering team, you may support technical changes to our existing product portfolio (e.g. M777 towed howitzer, 4.5” MK.8 MOD 1 Naval Gun, AS90 Self‑Propelled Howitzer & 105 Light Gun) through analysis, concept design, tests, and trials. This role allows you to propose innovative ideas and solutions for future weapon platforms.

Closing Date: 12th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.