Join Our Team as a CAD Lead Design Engineer!

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

We believe in flexibility! Explore our hybrid and flexible working arrangements—just ask your recruiter about the options available for this role.

Salary: Starting at £47,017 (Dependent on Experience)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Creating 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), ensuring top-notch version control and change management.
• Collaborating with suppliers, partners, and customers to ensure secure product data transfer and maintain configuration control.
• Designing with a focus on safety, manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and maintainability.
• Supporting the development and modification of technical data pack (TDP) processes and best practice guidance.

Your Skills and Experiences:

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of engineering and quality standards (e.g., BS 8888) with experience in 3D modeling, assembly, 2D drawing, 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), PLM tools (ideally Teamcenter), and data transfer requirements to ERP systems (ideally SAP).
• A HNC or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline.

Why Join Us?

At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a job; we provide a pathway to a fulfilling career. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including:

• Green car scheme
• Private health plans
• Shopping discounts
• Potential 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 pride ourselves on our global reach and expertise, meeting critical needs across air, land, and sea. Join us in our mission to be the trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can truly make a difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, please discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Information:

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—submit your application as soon as possible!

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