Mechanical Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Salary: £47,017 (depending on experience)
Responsibilities
* Supporting the development of solutions to technical issues as a member of a project team, reporting to more senior employees and directly to the customer.
* Developing design solutions based on customer requirements, validating and verifying through the design process.
* Designing and/or manufacturing detailed design through Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and drawings.
* Carrying out technical analysis and investigations, preparing reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and improvement of engineering capability.
* Lead and/or support solutions to production and manufacturing technical queries raised by suppliers, internal stakeholders (i.e., Operations Team) and non-conformance reports within required project time frames.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level (or working towards) in a relevant engineering discipline, or to HNC level with relevant experience.
* Experience producing and analysing concept designs, writing and presenting technical reports and specifications.
* Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to produce designs to customer requirements.
* Familiarity with engineering drawing standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
* Working knowledge of technical office processes, standards and standard instructions (i.e., Business Management System and Product Life Cycle Model).
* Desirable – Working experience using CAD software (CREO Parametrics) and PLM software (Teamcenter).
* Previous production, manufacturing, machining, welding, casting and assembly experience.
Benefits
Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts; possible annual incentive.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures, and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business.
Additional Information
Within the Mechanical Engineering team, you may also be involved in supporting technical changes to our existing product portfolio (i.e., M777 towed howitzer, 4.5” MK.8 MOD 1 Naval Gun, AS90 Self‑Propelled Howitzer & 105 Light Gun) through analysis, concept design and tests and trials. This role also allows you to put forward your innovative ideas and solutions to the next weapon platforms for the future battle space.
Inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments for any health condition that may affect your performance.
Security: All applicants must at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles require higher levels of Security Vetting (5–10 years continuous service in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role).
Closing Date: 12th November 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Apply early.
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