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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Mechanical Design Placement - Martin Audio

Salary

£26,250 pa per year

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Description

We are seeking a 12-month placement student for the role of Student Mechanical Design Engineer within the Mechanical Design Team at Martin Audio, part of The Focusrite Group.

As a Student Mechanical Design Engineer, you will participate in day-to-day activities, including CAD modelling/drafting, prototyping, testing, documentation, bills of materials, and change management.

Responsibilities:

  • Project work will be assigned by the Mechanical Design Manager, involving new design projects and supporting the manufacture of existing products.
  • You will use Creo Parametric for 3D CAD modelling and 2D drafting software, with some experience of 3D CAD modelling software (such as Solidworks or Fusion 360) required.
  • Windchill PLM software will be used to create and maintain bills of materials and participate in the company's change management process.
  • Prototype project work will involve in-house 3D printing, CNC routing, and various workshop tools, with support from on-site technicians.
  • Testing of prototypes will be conducted to ensure compliance with various standards, also with support from on-site technicians.
  • Assistance will be provided to the Production Engineering team with the design and manufacture of jigs and fixtures.

Job Conditions:

  • The placement is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, over standard working hours of 8:45am to 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8:45am to 4pm on Friday.
  • You will report to the Mechanical Design Manager.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £26,250 per annum.
  • Opportunity to work with a global company and develop skills in product development and manufacturing.
  • Chance to become part of the company's culture and work with various brands.

Martin Audio is a renowned manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems, with an international reputation for supplying award-winning systems across touring, theatre, and installation applications.

Skills

Required

  • Creo Parametric
  • 3D CAD modelling
  • Windchill PLM
  • Mechanical Design

Nice to have

  • Solidworks
  • Fusion 360
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