Manufacturing Engineer at Thompson Aero Seating
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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
o Relevant Manufacturing/Engineering degree is preferred, or HND, BTEC Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications.
o Minimum 1‑3 years’ experience in a similar environment, i.e. heavy engineering, automotive or aerospace.
o Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
o Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD.
o In‑depth knowledge and experience of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
* Desirable
o Working knowledge of Airbus and/or Boeing systems and processes.
o Membership of an industry‑related professional body.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
For further information contact careers@thompsonaero.com.
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
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