Senior CAD Designer

ZipRecruiter; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior CAD Designer to join their Hull and Outfit team. In this dynamic role, you will utilize your design expertise to create 3D models and 2D drawings essential for boat production. Collaborating with a talented team, you'll share best practices while contributing to innovative projects in a supportive environment. The company values inclusivity and offers flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and a chance to make a real impact in the marine sector. If you're passionate about design and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in design roles within high hazard industries preferred.
• Proficient in CAD software, especially FORAN and Solidworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce 3D models of boat structures.
• Create 2D drawings to support manufacturing teams.

Skills

Design experience in high hazard industries

CAD Packages (FORAN, SIEMANS NX, Solidworks)

Knowledge of large scale detailed designs

Tools

FORAN

SIEMANS NX

Solidworks

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Senior CAD Designer - Hull and Outfit
Location: Barrow-In-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.
Salary: Competitive, Circa £35000+

What you’ll be doing:

1. Working on the design and production of the 3D model of the whole boat primary structure.
2. Producing 2D drawing outputs to support the manufacturing and production teams in product build and delivery.
3. Collaborating as a team, sharing best practice and improving our product and design.

Your skills and experiences:

1. Previous experience within a design role with a background from a high hazard industry such as Civil, Structures, Marine, Oil & Gas Environment / background, Ship Buildings or submarines preferable.
2. Ability to use CAD Packages, particularly FORAN, SIEMANS NX and/or Solidworks.
3. Knowledge of techniques, processes and tools for large scale detailed designs of platforms, assemblies, systems and equipment installation.

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 Hull & Outfit team: You will be surrounded and supported by other Designers such as Principal Designers, Assistant Project Leaders and Project Leaders to ensure you are supported and set up for success in your new role with us.

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. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. 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. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any security clearances 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 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: 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.