Summary: The role of Senior Designer at BAE Systems Submarines involves working on advanced submarine projects, requiring a strong understanding of design processes and tools. The position is contract-based and seeks experienced designers to develop solutions, mentor junior staff, and engage in complex design tasks. Candidates will have the opportunity to enhance their skills in a collaborative environment while contributing to significant defense projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop solutions for a range of design challenges using FORAN or other design tools.
• Apply fundamental design processes, tools, and systems effectively.
• Expand knowledge and experience in submarine design.
• Develop models, drawings, and other design outputs to meet contractual requirements.
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including external customers and operations teams.
• Perform self-verification of tasks to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Support and mentor designers and apprentices within the team.
• Continually seek improvements in processes, tools, and techniques.
• Engage in high-risk and high-complexity tasks under project leader guidance.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of design techniques and industrial design processes.
• Proficiency in using design tools, company standards, and systems.
• Ability to work autonomously while adhering to professional engineering principles.
• Experience in developing and mentoring junior designers or apprentices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Leadership qualities with a mentoring approach to team development.
• Typically on an IEng career path, working towards chartership with an HNC/HND.
• Consideration given to those working towards a degree or possessing relevant experience in the discipline.

Salary (Rate): 39.74

City: Barrow-in-furness

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other