Senior CAD Designer

BAE Systems; Millom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is looking for a Senior CAD Designer. In this role, you will be responsible for creating 3D models and 2D drawings for manufacturing support. We seek candidates with experience in high hazard industries such as Marine or Shipbuilding and proficiency in CAD packages like FORAN and Solidworks. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health benefits

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Experience within a design role in a high hazard industry like Marine or Shipbuilding.
• Proficiency in CAD software packages is required.
• A deep knowledge of large-scale design techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce 3D models of the primary structure.
• Create 2D drawings for manufacturing support.
• Collaborate with team members to improve designs.

Skills

Experience in design role

Ability to use CAD Packages

Knowledge of design techniques

Tools

FORAN

SIEMENS 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 particular role

Salary: Negotiable, circa £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, Ship Buildings or submarines preferable

• Ability to use CAD Packages, particularly FORAN, SIEMENS NX and/or Solidworks

• Knowledge of techniques, processes and tools for large scale detailed designs of platforms, assemblies, systems and equipment installation

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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: 16th October 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.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.