Mechanical Engineer in Cambridge

Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for designing, developing, modifying and supporting complex physical products across a wide range of land systems. The role is hybrid, with expected on‑site presence in Cambridge approximately 70% of the time. The successful candidate will use Autodesk Inventor for 3D modelling, detailed design and drawing production, and Windchill PLM for product data management, configuration control, engineering change and release.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of mechanical solutions across bids, projects and product modifications.
• Create, amend and support checking of mechanical design outputs, including 3D models, 2D drawings, item lists, product structures and associated engineering data.
• Use Autodesk Inventor to develop 3D models, assemblies, drawings and practical mechanical design solutions.
• Use Windchill PLM to support product data management, configuration control, engineering change, item data, bills of material and release activity.
• Gain exposure to the full engineering lifecycle, from early concept and bid support through to design, build, integration and in‑service updates.
• Support generation and development of design requirements from stakeholder and customer needs.
• Contribute to the development of mechanical architectures and practical design solutions.
• Work to regulatory, customer and Marshall processes, ensuring outputs are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Support preparation and checking of technical documentation, including design data, technical reports and certification evidence.
• Maintain product, drawing and document configuration control.
• Work collaboratively with Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations teams.
• Support design for manufacture and assembly activities, working with production and manufacturing teams to develop practical and efficient solutions.
• Assist with design queries, inspection reports, technical issues and warranty‑related investigations.
• Support technical input into bids, statements of work and project documentation where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve design quality, cost, manufacturability and delivery performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and challenge existing ways of working where appropriate.
• Develop technical capability with support from experienced Senior and Principal Engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical design engineering within a complex or regulated environment.
• Experience producing or supporting mechanical design outputs, including 3D models, 2D drawings, item lists, product structures and associated design data.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor for mechanical design (beneficial); experience with other 3D CAD systems considered.
• Experience using Windchill PLM for product data management, configuration control, engineering change and release (beneficial); experience with other PLM or PDM systems considered.
• Understanding of mechanical design delivery, including CAD modelling, drawing production, design checking, configuration management and release.
• Ability to work from requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Understanding of engineering standards, product safety and design governance.
• Understanding of design for manufacture, design for assembly and configuration management.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal fabrication, welding, riveting and bonding.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately, manage priorities and deliver to timescale.
• Confidence to provide sound technical input based on facts and engineering judgement.
• Good communication skills, ability to explain technical information clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively across teams, functions and locations.

Desirable Experience

• Supporting products through production, build, integration or in‑service support.
• Contributing to bids, technical proposals or statements of work.
• Preparing technical reports and supporting certification activities.
• Experience in structural design, including structural theory and solutions for steel welded frames.
• Experience in aerospace or defence (beneficial); also valuable experience from automotive, rail, heavy engineering, special purpose machinery, structural fabrication, vehicle systems, marine, energy or industrial equipment.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday (increasing to 30 days with service), option to buy and sell leave.
• Pension contributions up to 9%.
• Private medical insurance.
• Flexible benefits programme, including Cycle to Work.
• Life assurance 4× basic salary.
• Enhanced parental leave and pay.
• Paid volunteering leave.
• Access to wellbeing resources and tools.

EEO Statement

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or other characteristic protected by law.