Mechanical Engineer in Broughton-in-furness, Cumbria

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support technical solutions and design processes. This role involves creating CAD designs and collaborating with teams to meet customer requirements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering or equivalent experience, and CAD knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or HNC level with experience.
• Experience writing and presenting technical reports.
• Working knowledge of CAD and PLM software.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of solutions to technical issues.
• Create detailed design and manufacturing designs using CAD.
• Prepare reports with recommendations to resolve problems.

Skills

Experience producing and analysing concept designs

Ability to work with stakeholders

Familiarity with engineering drawing standards

Working knowledge of technical office processes

Education

Degree level education in relevant engineering discipline

HNC level with relevant experience

Tools

CREO Parametrics

Teamcenter

Job description

Job title

Mechanical 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

£47,017+ depending on experience

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the development of solutions to technical issues as a member of a project team, reporting to more senior employees and directly to the customer.
• Developing design solutions based on customer requirements, validating, and verifying through the design process.
• Creating detailed design and/or manufacturing designs using Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and drawings.
• Carrying out technical analysis and investigations, and preparing reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability.
• Lead and/or support solutions to production and manufacturing technical queries raised by suppliers, internal stakeholders (i.e. Operations Team) and non-conformance reports within required project time frames.

Your skills and experiences

Essentials

• Educated to degree level (or working towards) in a relevant engineering discipline, or to HNC level with relevant experience.
• Experience producing and analysing concept designs, as well as writing and presenting technical reports and specifications.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to produce designs to customer requirements.
• Familiarity with engineering drawing standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Working knowledge of technical office processes, standards and standard instructions (i.e. Business Management System and Product Life Cycle Model).

Desirable

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

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.

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 also be involved in supporting technical changes to our existing product portfolio (i.e. M777 towed howitzer, 4.5” MK.8 MOD 1 Naval Gun, AS90 Self Propelled Howitzer & 105 Light Gun) through analysis, concept design and tests and trials. This role also allows you to put forward your innovative ideas and solutions to the next of weapon platforms for the future battle space.

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 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 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.

Closing Date

12th November 2025