Why join Marshall in this role? This role will give you the chance to play a key role on ground-breaking and high-profile defence projects with values in the hundreds of millions. You will be part of an industry-leading team, working with Marshall and other major defence stakeholders and Primes. Accountability: Using design experience and knowledge to ensure customer expectations are satisfied. Taking a pragmatic approach to problem solving, which may involve developing new concepts or techniques, also to be involved in problem-solving activities in other disciplines. Responsibilities: To coach and mentor less experienced colleagues, sharing knowledge and experience to aid development. To provide composite design knowledge and expertise to the business and particular projects. To keep up to date with advancements within the design field so ensure that the most appropriate solutions and techniques are used. To perform check signatory activities Tasks: To use expertise and experience in design of new projects and improvement of existing designs To design composite products for a variety of markets using CATIAv5 with CPD and CPM capability. To work to agreed parameters to ensure a successful outcome. To contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures relating to engineering design To identify opportunities for improvement and see through to conclusion To determine own or project objectives and priorities. To communicate effectively with internal and external parties to encourage an integrated and collaborative approach. Work to agreed budgets, timescales and parameters. Perform root cause analyses and support the implementation of corrective actions. Develop a continuous improvement culture by supporting the implementation of lean techniques, review and assess new technology and develop processes that reduce cost, improve quality and increase efficiency. Technical Competencies: Experienced designer using CATIA v5 CPD and CPM Experienced in using a product lifecycle management system Experienced in geometric tolerancing Experienced in designing composite products Ideally experienced in designing marine and aerospace composite products Experienced in tool design Experienced in constructing plybooks Pragmatic problem solving skills Decision making ability The benefits we offer you will include: 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell) Pension contributions up to 9% Healthcare cash plan for you and your children Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work Life assurance at 4x basic salary Enhanced parental leave and pay Paid volunteering leave Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools Opportunities to develop your skill set and gain additional qualifications About Marshall Marshall is an independent, family-owned UK company with a diverse portfolio of businesses and a shared commitment to keeping our customers moving forward. Whether that is supporting global armed forces to deliver mission-critical activities, keeping the UK distribution industry on the road, creating new sustainable communities where people can live and thrive, or developing the next generations of industry talent - we are incredibly proud to have been building extraordinary futures since 1909. Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. LI-SD1