Join Our Team as a CAD Lead Design Engineer!
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
We embrace flexibility! Explore our hybrid working arrangements and discuss your options with your recruiter.
Salary: Starting at £47,017 (Dependent on Experience)
Your Mission:
As a CAD Lead Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping innovative designs and ensuring top-notch quality. Here’s what you’ll be doing:
* Crafting precise technical 2D drawings and 3D CAD models that meet business best practices and contractual requirements.
* Managing CAD and product data configuration within our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool, Teamcenter, while applying best practices in version control and change management.
* Collaborating with suppliers, partners, and customers to ensure secure product data transfer and maintain configuration control.
* Designing with safety, manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and maintainability at the forefront.
* Supporting the creation and modification of technical data pack (TDP) processes and best practice guidance.
Your Skills and Experience:
Essential:
* Strong knowledge of engineering and quality standards (e.g., BS 8888) with experience in 3D modeling, assembly, and Design for Manufacture.
* Proficient in drawing standards and the application of geometric tolerances.
* Understanding of configuration control and workflow release within a PLM system.
* Engineering design experience, preferably in mechanical engineering.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with CAD tools (ideally Creo Parametric) and PLM tools (ideally Teamcenter).
* A HNC or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline.
What We Offer:
At BAE Systems, we believe in rewarding our team members. Here’s what you can expect:
* A competitive pension scheme.
* Employee share plans.
* An extensive range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
* Shopping discounts and eligibility for an annual incentive.
About the Weapon Systems UK Team:
As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, our Weapon Systems (UK) team designs, develops, manufactures, and supports artillery systems and naval guns. We are committed to being our customers' trusted weapons provider, delivering innovative solutions that meet critical needs across air, land, and sea.
Why Choose BAE Systems?
Here, you can truly make a difference! Join an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We empower you to reach your full potential and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 30th October 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—apply today!
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