Senior MCAD Designer (Cowes)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

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Senior MCAD Designer (Cowes), Manchester

Client:

BAE Systems

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.04.2025

Expiry Date:

19.05.2025

Job Description:

Job title: Senior MCAD Designer

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

1. Working in a Senior Designer role with proven 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.
2. Take the Lead Design Engineers conceptual information or component list and develop into a detailed design and data pack that is suitable for manufacture.
3. Manage the engineering/manufacturing interface through the relevant manufacturing processes.
4. Oversee the various production/assembly practices associated with the manufacture of that equipment, identifying long-lead piece parts, working with the Manufacturing Technicians to consider manufacturing improvements and, where needed, to liaise with sub-contract manufacturers or suppliers.
5. 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:

1. Currently working in a Senior Designer role with proven experience.
2. Expert in the use of 2D and 3D CAD design tools, preferably Siemens NX.
3. Experience of designing to meet Environmental requirements (EMC, Shock and Vibration).
4. Experience of design for manufacture and design for maintainability.
5. A good understanding of BS8888 Engineering Drawing standards (previously BS308).
6. An understanding of Electrical drawing practices, creation of Circuit Diagrams and Wiring Schedules under the guidance of Electrical Engineers.
7. HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

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 leader.