Mechanical CAD Designer

1 week ago


Cowes, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom myGwork Full time

This job is with BAE Systems, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Job Title: Mechanical CAD Designer

Location: Isle of Wight. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £47,000 commensurate with skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

  • Working as part of a multi-functional team, the successful applicant will ideally be working in a senior designer role and have experience of using CAD software to create 2D and 3D solid modelled designs, for a wide range of products from small components to large complex sub-systems
  • Responsible for managing the engineering and manufacturing interface through the relevant manufacturing processes
  • Oversee the various production and assembly practices associated with the manufacture of equipment, identifying long-lead piece parts
  • Work with the Manufacturing Technicians to consider manufacturing improvements and, where needed, to liaise with sub-contract manufacturers or suppliers
  • Take the Lead Design Engineers conceptual information or component list and develop into a detailed design and data pack that is suitable for manufacture
  • As the designs progress through the manufacturing, test, delivery and support lifecycle, the role holder will manage the engineering change for their area of responsibility against a robust change management process

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

  • Currently working in a senior designer role
  • Expert in the use of 2D and 3D CAD design tools, preferably Siemens NX
  • Experience of designing to meet Environmental requirements (EMC, Shock and Vibration)
  • Experience of design for manufacture and design for maintainability practices
  • A good understanding of BS8888 Engineering Drawing standards (previously BS308)
  • An understanding of Electrical drawing practices, creation of Circuit Diagrams and Wiring Schedules under the guidance of Electrical Engineers
  • Competent with Microsoft Office applications

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 BAE Systems Radar Mechanical CAD Team:

The BAE Systems Radar Mechanical CAD Team provide Mechanical Computer Aided Design Services to the entire portfolio of Radar Products. Our rich radar heritage and vast experience, together with our constantly evolving technology and expertise, enable us to provide a world-class service. We provide and maintain cutting-edge radar capability, cost-effective solutions that have been proven time and again in extreme environments and harsh operational conditions.

We continue to invest in the development of innovative radar technologies, pushing the boundaries of defence capability, helping our Armed Forces operate effectively in rapidly evolving complex environments and reinforcing our position as leaders in military radar.

As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home.

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 that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 20th November 2024

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.

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