Senior Mechanical Engineer
Client: BAE Systems
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Contract Length: 12 Months
Hourly Rate: £40 PAYE or £53.90 Umbrella
BAE Systems are currently seeking multiple experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team based in Barrow-in-Furness. This is a 12-month contract opportunity supporting critical engineering programmes within a highly regulated and technically complex environment.
The Role
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering mechanical engineering solutions across the full product lifecycle. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure designs meet technical, safety, quality, and programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide mechanical engineering expertise to support design, development, and integration activities
* Produce and review engineering documentation, including specifications, calculations, and reports
* Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality processes
* Support design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
* Liaise with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a mechanical engineering role, ideally at senior level
* Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering standards
* Experience working in a complex engineering or highly regulated environment
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce high-quality engineering documentation
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
* Experience within defence, marine, nuclear, or heavy engineering industries
* Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership