Senior CAD Designer

BAE Systems (New); Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior CAD Designer, where your expertise in CAD software and design within high hazard industries will be valued. In this role, you will create 3D models and 2D drawings, collaborating with a diverse team to innovate and improve design processes. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, this role offers a supportive environment to help you thrive. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a pension scheme. Make a meaningful impact in a company that empowers you to fulfill your potential and values your contributions.

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.
• Proficient in CAD software including FORAN and NX.

Responsibilities

• Designing and producing 3D models of the boat's primary structure.
• Creating 2D drawings to support manufacturing and production.

Skills

Design experience in high hazard industries

CAD Packages (FORAN, NX, Solidworks)

Knowledge of large scale detailed designs

Tools

FORAN

NX

Solidworks

Job description

Job title: Senior CAD Designer

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: £35,000

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
• Ability to use CAD Packages, particularly FORAN, 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.

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.