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Senior Detail Designer - Structures
Client: BAE Systems
Location:Scotstoun, Glasgow
Duration:12 months
Rate: £30.80 per hour PAYE or £40.64 Umbrella
Working Arrangements:Expectation is 2 days on site per week as a minimum
About the Role
Join our team at BAE Systems as aSenior Detail Designer - Structures. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your technical expertise to deliver high-quality design solutions within a team of up to 25. Acting as a mentor and role model, you'll guide team members, support early careers, and ensure the delivery of robust, quality-assured outputs.
Key Responsibilities

  • Operate as a senior designer with high technical capability, demonstrating exemplary behaviours and supporting team development.
  • Progress complex design activities to completion using tools like CAD and coach team members through challenges.
  • Check and assure the quality of work produced by the team, providing final sign-off and creating Quality Care Points as needed.
  • Offer technical guidance on Detail Design processes and Management Systems, supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Represent the Principal Detail Designer at management meetings and deputize during their absence.
  • Provide troubleshooting and technical support in assigned areas, ensuring solutions align with warship design standards and lifecycle requirements.

Core Skills and Experience

  • In-depth knowledge of sub-discipline design processes and the ability to perform detailed analysis and sound judgment.
  • Broad understanding of warship design and the ability to make trade-off decisions.
  • Strong mentoring and quality assurance skills, with the ability to deliver constructive feedback.
  • Experience with engineering design or within a defence-related industry, including multiple phases of the Lifecycle Management (LCM) process.

Qualifications

  • HNC/HND in a technology, engineering, or science-related discipline (expected).
  • Registration as a Technician or Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council (preferred).
  • Membership in a relevant professional body (preferred).


If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Daniel McShane on for more information.
About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They're experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.
Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.

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