Senior Designer – Mechanical

BAE Systems; Preston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Designer in Mechanical Engineering, where you'll play a vital role in supporting world-class submarines. This exciting position involves creating 3D models and 2D drawings using advanced CAD tools, ensuring your designs meet the highest standards for manufacturing and testing. You'll work closely with a talented team, fostering relationships and contributing to innovative solutions that fulfill client expectations. With opportunities for career advancement and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the defense industry.

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 with CAD tools for 3D modeling and 2D drawing production.
• Relevant qualifications in STEM subjects or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and 2D drawings for submarines using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with design team and stakeholders to meet project goals.

Skills

CAD toolsets

AUTOCAD

Solidworks

Siemens NX

Mechanical routed systems

HVAC design

Mechanical Compartment Integration

Education

HNC / ONC level qualification

Degree in relevant STEM subject

Tools

Foran

Job description

Job title: Senior Designer – Mechanical

Location: Barrow-in-Furness – This is an on site position

Salary: £36,000+ Depending on skills and experience

What You Will Be Doing

1. You will be directly supporting our World Class Submarines by producing 3D models of either Pipe routes, HVAC systems or mechanical compartment arrangements using the CAD toolset
2. Your responsibilities will also include producing 2D drawings and electronic data and BoM item development to a fast-paced schedule to support manufacturing, installation, and testing of our products
3. Develop and maintain close working relationships with other Design team members and Stakeholders who are working towards the same common goal
4. Working as a team to produce an Integrated Design that meets our client’s expectations and agreed set of requirements

Your Skills And Experiences

1. Understanding of CAD toolsets and techniques e.g. AUTOCAD, Foran, Solidworks and Siemens NX etc. in both 2D (Diagrams) and 3D outputs (drawings and models)
2. HNC / ONC level or degree qualification in relevant STEM subject or equivalent work experience
3. Understanding of mechanical routed systems at both 2D and 3D level in either piping or HVAC design
4. Experience in Mechanical Compartment Integration / Room Integration and or Engineering Standards at Component / Equipment level

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 Mechanical Designer Team

You will be working in a team that has recognised Mentors / Coaches who are on hand to provide you with on-the-job support or training to ensure you are set up for success within our business. You will report to a Project Leader where you will be working in a team of other Designers at various levels of experience and knowledge who will also support you in your development. The potential career path in this role could see you progressing to a Principal Designer or Assistant Project Leader or other roles within our Business. 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: 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.