Mechanical Design Placement Engineer — CAD & Prototyping

Focusrite; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Focusrite Group is offering a 12‑month placement in High Wycombe for a Student Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work on new and existing products, using Creo Parametric for 3D CAD and 2D drafting, with exposure to Windchill PLM for BOMs and Change Management.

There is hands-on prototyping and testing alongside on-site technicians, within a supportive product development environment. You will join the Mechanical Design Team, contributing to design, documentation and manufacturing support

Qualifications

• CAD based design/engineering coursework.
• Experience with 3D CAD modelling software such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360.
• Familiarity with Windchill PLM.
• Willingness to learn and support manufacturing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work on new design projects and manufacturing support.
• Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using Creo Parametric.
• Maintain Bills of Materials in Windchill and assist change management.
• Prototype using in-house tools and test prototypes to standards.
• Assist Production Engineering with jigs and fixtures.

Skills

CAD modelling

Creo Parametric

Windchill PLM

Prototyping

Education

CAD/Engineering courses

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

The Focusrite Group is offering a 12‑month placement in High Wycombe for a Student Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work on new and existing products, using Creo Parametric for 3D CAD and 2D drafting, with exposure to Windchill PLM for BOMs and Change Management.

There is hands-on prototyping and testing alongside on-site technicians, within a supportive product development environment. You will join the Mechanical Design Team, contributing to design, documentation and manufacturing support