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The post holder will be responsible for supporting Manufacturing Engineering activities in one or a combination of the following areas of responsibilities:
* Product design
* Process design
* Equipment/Tool design
* Production system design
* Automated systems and control
* Quality & continuous Improvement
Responsibilities
* Design, prove, implement and/or maintain production systems to deliver product on time, to quality requirements and to cost
* Support continuous improvement activities in quality, cycle times, process improvement, machine availability through lean techniques and value engineering to enhance the capability of existing processes and remove waste
* Support product design for manufacture and assembly activities
* Support product CAM/CAE activities
* Support cutting tool selection/design, work holding tool design and mould design
* Support validation plans to ensure robust and comprehensive technical solutions
* Develop and maintain project plans and budget profiles to ensure delivery of milestones to agreed cost targets and timescales
* Identify and justify capital equipment investment
* Analyse and improve material usage
* Analyse downtime, identify trends and develop solutions
* Ensure accuracy of manufacturing engineering procedures, documentation and systems data
* Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions
* Produce written reports and make presentations
* Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
* Identify business improvement opportunities within the organisation
* Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks relative to the value stream or central function
Reward
* Competitive salary
* Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
* 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
* 37.5 hours per week
* Flexi time working
* £5,000 employee referral bonus
* Health cash plan
* Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary
* Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
* IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
* Women in Business Membership
* Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee Recognition scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Local charity / sponsorship activities
* Dedicated employee parking
* Discounted Gym membership
* Learning and development opportunities
* Career progression
Requirements
Essential
* Relevant Manufacturing/Engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTec Professioal Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications
* Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a similar environment, i.e. heavy engineering, automotive or aerospace
* Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
* Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD
* In depth knowledge and experience of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Lean Manufacturing techniques
Desirable
* Working knowledge of Airbus and or Boeing systems and processes
* Membership of an industry related professional body
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The closing date for applications is the 6th July 2025 at 17:00.
For further infomation contact careers@thompsonaero.com
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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