Senior MCAD Designer

Job Description - Senior MCAD Designer ()

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:

• 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
• Take the Lead Design Engineers conceptual information or component list and develop into a detailed design and data pack that is suitable for manufacture
• Manage the engineering/manufacturing interface through the relevant manufacturing processes
• 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
• 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:

• Currently working in a Senior Designer role with proven experience
• 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
• 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
• 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.

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.

Closing Date: 16 th April 2025

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.