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Plant, Tool & Gauge Engineer

BAE Systems

Plant, Tool & Gauge Engineer

£42132

BAE Systems, Penperlleni, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5ef240d16ee9483f98abf0f741da014a

Full Job Description

  • Liaise with engineering understanding the requirements of their requests, producing designs from a concept stage up to final detail designs suitable for manufacture and implementation on site.

  • Producing full 3D models of designs, 2D CAD (to BS8888) generated items or manual techniques to support Plant, Tool or product Gauging requirements onsite.

  • Carrying out technical analysis and investigations and providing design recommendations to support the resolution of problems within a variety of manufacturing processes.

  • Liaising with Design authorities, Technical authorities, Product managers, Civil engineers, SHE department and Suppliers for safe and timely deployment of designs into relevant working areas.

  • Specifying/defining appropriate materials, tolerance, finishes, strengths, weights of components along with consideration of ATEX working environmental requirements.

    CAD Software Experience (NX2027 or similar) and PLM software ( Teamcenter or similar)

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Design/HND/HNC

  • Familiarity with engineering drawing standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing


    • Desirable:
  • Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of BMS procedures

  • Working knowledge of technical office processes, standards, and standard instructions (i.e., Business Management System (BMS) and Life Cycle Model (LCM)).

  • Experience in a production environment, ability to perform structural/stress analysis to inform and reinforce design choices

  • Previous experience of working in a Plant/Manufacturing design capability

    You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.


    • The Design team:

    You will be joining a driven and multidiscipline team, providing design solutions to all elements of manufacturing across our Glascoed site. From bespoke plant and tool solutions for our munitions product manufacture to producing gauging schemes to support safety and quality onsite.

    Why BAE Systems?

    This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

    We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments."

    Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.