About the Position

Mechanical Design Placement - Martin Audio

Based: High Wycombe

Type: Full-time, 12-month placement

Salary: £26250 pa

The Role

We are looking for a placement student to fulfil the role of Student Mechanical Design Engineer within the Mechanical Design Team. This placement would suit a student looking to gain experience within Product Development and Manufacturing. With suitable support, you will participate in the day-to-day activities of the team. This will involve CAD Modelling/Drafting, Prototyping, Testing, Documentation, Bills of Materials, and Change Management.

Responsibilities

Assigned project work by the Mechanical Design Manager, comprising new design projects and projects to support the manufacture of existing products.
Use Creo Parametric for 3D CAD modelling and 2D drafting software as your main design tool. Experience with this specific software is not essential, but some experience with 3D CAD modelling software (such as Solidworks or Fusion 360) is required.
Use Windchill PLM software to create and maintain Bills of Materials and participate in the company's Change Management process.
Prototype project work using in-house 3D printing, CNC routing, and various workshop tools (with support from on-site technicians).
Testing of prototypes to ensure compliance with various standards (with support from on-site technicians).
Assist the Production Engineering team with the design and manufacture of jigs and fixtures.

Requirements

CAD Modelling
Prototyping
Testing
Documentation
Bills of Materials
Change Management

Nice to Have

Creo Parametric
Windchill PLM
3D printing
CNC routing

Job Conditions

You are expected to work at the company head office in High Wycombe on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week, over the standard working hours of 8.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8.45pm to 4pm on Friday. An hour is allowed for lunch Monday to Thursday and 45 minutes on Friday.

You will report to the Mechanical Design Manager.

About Martin Audio

Martin Audio enjoys an international reputation for supplying award-winning professional loudspeaker systems across the spectrum of touring, theatre, and installation applications. Founded in 1971 by Dave Martin, the company has a reputation for integrity in design, technical excellence, and the longevity of its products. Our mission is for every member of the audience to enjoy an exceptional sonic experience faithfully reproducing the artist’s performance.

About the Focusrite Group

Doing a 12-month placement at the Focusrite Group is like becoming one of the family. A rapidly growing, global family. We’re focused on providing opportunities for everyone and anyone to enjoy creating music. Our placements are very popular, and that’s mainly because you can really get stuck in during your year with us. We want you to help develop our products, market our brands, speak to our customers, and make us better. A lot of our previous placement candidates are now full-time employees.

All placements last for 12 months. We pay you £26250 per year (£28900 for London-based roles), and you get to share some of the same benefits as our permanent employees.

We Offer

Competitive salary
Opportunity to work in a prestigious UK headquarters
Professional development and growth opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment

Application Details

Deadline to apply: 27th November 2026

Interviews: December 2026 – February 2027

Offers made by: 26th February 2027

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people to apply regardless of religion, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize the diversity shortcomings of our industry and are committed to driving change. Equally, we recognize the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon-neutral future.

Mechanical Design Placement - Martin Audio

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