Summary: The Senior Weights Engineer role at BAE Systems Maritime involves leading weight and centre of gravity estimation, monitoring weight consumption, and identifying reduction opportunities in naval ship designs. The position requires collaboration with a dynamic team and participation in design reviews and technical audits. The role is based in Glasgow, Bristol, or Portsmouth with flexible working arrangements. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering with a focus on weight metrics and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain weight metrics, ensuring alignment with project budgets.
• Identify weight risks and opportunities for optimisation.
• Assess the impact of engineering changes on weight and CoG.
• Support design reviews and technical audits.
• Attend test weighing at supplier sites and within shipyards.

Key Skills:

• 2+ years’ experience in engineering, defence, or a related industry - flexible on Industry experience.
• Strong weight and CoG calculation expertise.
• Proficiency in engineering analysis tools and decision-making.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree in engineering, science, or technology (preferred).

Salary (Rate): £43.04

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other