FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Senior MCAD Designer.
Where is the job location?
The job is located in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary is up to £50,000 depending on skills and experience.
What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior MCAD Designer?
The primary responsibilities include creating 2D and 3D solid modelled designs, developing detailed designs and data packs for manufacture, managing the engineering/manufacturing interface, overseeing production/assembly practices, and managing Engineering Change against a robust change management process.
What skills are required for this role?
Required skills include proven experience in a Senior Designer role, expertise in 2D and 3D CAD design tools (preferably Siemens NX), designing to meet Environmental requirements, experience in design for manufacture and maintainability, a good understanding of BS8888 Engineering Drawing standards, and knowledge of Electrical drawing practices.
What qualifications are necessary for this position?
An HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering is necessary for this position.
What benefits does BAE Systems offer for this role?
Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan, access to flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, employee discounts, and eligibility for an annual incentive.
What does the BAE Systems Radar Mechanical CAD team do?
The BAE Systems Radar Mechanical CAD Team provides Mechanical Computer Aided Design Services to the entire portfolio of Radar Products, ensuring cutting-edge radar capability and cost-effective solutions for extreme environments and operational conditions.
How does BAE Systems promote inclusivity in its workplace?
BAE Systems fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and encourages individuals from underrepresented communities to apply, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
What should applicants know about security and export control restrictions?
Applicants should be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit role eligibility based on nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting.
What is the closing date for applications?
The closing date for applications is April 16, 2025.