Enable job alerts via email!

Principal Designer - Mechanical

ZipRecruiter

Grange-Over-Sands

On-site

GBP 41,000

Full time

Today
Be an early applicant

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Designer to join their Mechanical Design team. In this exciting role, you will leverage your expertise in CAD to create 3D models and 2D drawings for complex mechanical systems, particularly in submarine design. You'll collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to ensure designs meet specifications and expectations. This position offers an inclusive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about mechanical design and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme
Enhanced annual leave allowance
Company contributed Share Incentive Plan
Flexible working options
Employee assistance programme
Cycle2work
Employee discounts
Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

  • Experience in mechanical design and integration through various design stages.
  • Strong understanding of CAD tools for 3D modeling and 2D drawing outputs.

Responsibilities

  • Produce 3D models of pipe routing systems and mechanical equipment integration.
  • Develop 2D drawing outputs to support manufacturing and production teams.

Skills

Understanding of pipe routing systems
Mechanical design experience
Previous Designer/Draughtsperson skills
Experience with CAD packages

Education

HNC/ONC or degree level qualification in relevant STEM subject

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Designer – Mechanical
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This is an on-site position
Salary: £40,748 Depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

  1. Using the CAD tool to produce 3D models of pipe routing systems, HVAC and mechanical equipment integration and parts/BoM development
  2. Producing 2D drawing outputs/diagrams to a demanding schedule to support the manufacturing and production teams in product build and delivery
  3. Developing and maintaining working relationships with interfacing teams and team members
  4. Working with the client to produce an integrated design that meets their expectations and agreed set of requirements

Your skills and experiences:

  1. Understanding of pipe routing systems as well as 3D model integration in a mechanical background
  2. Experience of a Mechanical design and/or integration working through various stages of design, output and build of a product
  3. Previous Designer/Draughtsperson skills
  4. Experience and knowledge of CAD packages
  5. HNC/ONC or degree level qualification in relevant STEM subject

Benefits: You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Submarines team: Working in the Mechanical Designer discipline, the Principal Designer role consists of 3D modelling (design and integration) of various mechanical routing systems in the submarine design using CAD. 3D models are to be matured as required to then produce a 2D drawing output. The role also includes construction of a bill of materials for your specific area in the Submarine design.

As a Principal designer you will report into a Project Leader and you will be working in a team of other Designers at various levels of experience who will support you in your development. We also offer two different programmes with various Hybrid working options.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities and individuals.

If you have a 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.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 28th April 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.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.