Principal Engineer Structural Engineering (Kirkby-in-Furness) in Lindal in Furness

Energy Jobline ZR; Lindal-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their team in Lindal-in-Furness. You will be responsible for shaping engineering projects through design, quality assurance, and program management. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical engineering experience, familiarity with finite element analysis, and ideally be a Chartered Engineer. This role offers competitive benefits and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical engineering is required.
• Ability to apply classical stress analysis principles and codes.
• Experience conducting finite element analyses.

Responsibilities

• Define functional designs and provide expert advice for engineering projects.
• Lead assurance activities to confirm robust designs.
• Identify and address issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Proficiency in classical stress analysis

Experience with finite element analysis

Familiarity with manufacturing processes

Knowledge of naval standards

Ben G Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with significant experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

Job description

Principal Engineer – Structural Engineering

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements—talk to your recruiter about the options available for this role!

Salary: Competitive

Your Mission

As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering projects. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Design & Advise: Define functional designs and provide expert advice, ensuring all engineering data and methodologies are validated.
• Quality Assurance: Lead assurance activities to confirm that designs are robust and meet safety standards.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and swiftly address issues throughout the product lifecycle, managing change effectively.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external customers to ensure their needs are met and incorporated into our projects.
• Program Management: Provide realistic program status updates, identify challenges, and implement recovery plans.
• Documentation: Access and apply Quality and HS&E Management System documentation to uphold our standards.

Your Skills and Experience

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in mechanical engineering. Here’s what you should bring:

• Proficiency in classical stress analysis and the ability to apply relevant principles and codes.
• Experience with finite element analysis methods or software.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, assembly, commissioning, and testing processes.Knowledge of naval and industry standards, including environmental regulations.
• Ben G Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with significant experience.

What We Offer

• A competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share plans.
• An extensive range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
• Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

About the Structural Engineering Team

In this role, you will execute, evaluate, and manage complex engineering tasks while recognizing stakeholder and customer requirements. You’ll also have the opportunity to identify and implement personal and team development initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement.

Why Choose BAE Systems?

Join us and make a real difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values of thought and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to make our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Note

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as and may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of Security Vetting.

Closing Date: 6th November 2025. We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—apply today!

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