Senior CAD Designer

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Senior CAD Designer to work on the design and production of 3D models for submarines. This role involves collaboration with various design teams and requires experience in high hazard industries. The position offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary package.

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 a design role from high hazard industries preferred.
• Ability to use CAD packages.

Responsibilities

• Designing and producing 3D models of the boat's primary structure.
• Producing 2D drawings for manufacturing support.

Skills

Design

Collaboration

Tools

FORAN

SIEMANS NX

Solidworks

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:

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

Your skills and experiences:

• 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
• Ability to use CAD Packages, particularly FORAN, SIEMANS NX and / or Solidworks
• 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. The specialised teams within the overall design team include but are not limited to: Seating, Penetrations, Eye plates, Primary Structure, Hull Mechanics. 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 diversity, 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, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability 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.

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 nationalities 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 National 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: 29th May 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.

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