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BAE Systems are currently seeking multiple experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team based in Barrow-in-Furness. This is a 12-month contract opportunity supporting critical engineering programmes within a highly regulated and technically complex environment. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering mechanical engineering solutions across the full product lifecycle. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure designs meet technical, safety, quality, and programme requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Provide mechanical engineering expertise to support design, development, and integration activities
Produce and review engineering documentation, including specifications, calculations, and reports
Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality processes
Support design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
Liaise with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and project teams
Requirements:
Proven experience in a mechanical engineering role, ideally at senior level
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering standards
Experience working in a complex engineering or highly regulated environment
Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce high-quality engineering documentation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to have:
Experience within defence, marine, nuclear, or heavy engineering industries
Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership