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The post holder will be responsible for working within multi-disciplined Engineering teams to deliver innovative design solutions for new concepts & customisation of existing products for our customers across the globe, ensuring delivery to cost, time, quality & adherence to strict aerospace regulations and suitability for manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Produce 3D models of parts & assemblies.
- Produce 2D detail drawings of parts and 2D assembly drawing.
- Produce electrical harness routing and equipment layouts.
- Produce 2D and 3DPDFs of electrical harness and equipment layouts.
- Assembly and BOM configuration.
- Release of engineering drawings following company release procedures.
- Change management of engineering drawings following company release procedures.
- Support prototype hardware build through NPI development.
- Contribute to design solutions.
- Work collaboratively as part of an integrated project team.
- Deliver work packages to the project plan.
- Work within the company procedures as laid out in the Design Office Handbook.
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 – Corporate Member
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Employee Recognition scheme
- Service awards
- Local charity / sponsorship activities
- Dedicated employee parking
- Discounted Gym membership
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression
Requirements
Essential
- 3rd level qualification in relevant Engineering or related discipline.
- Strong 3D CAD modelling skills.
- Previous experience in a Design and/or Engineering related role.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Strong IT skills including MS office tools.
Desirable
- Experience of sheetmetal, machined or plastic vacuum formed part design & manufacturing processes.
- Experience of electrical equipment integration and layout modelling.
- Catia V5 / V6 design software.
- PLM software – enovia / smarteam.
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
For further infomation contact careers@thompsonaero.com
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Location: Banbridge
Job Description:
The post holder will be responsible for working within multi-disciplined Engineering teams to deliver innovative design solutions for new concepts & customisation of existing products for our customers across the globe, ensuring delivery to cost, time, quality & adherence to strict aerospace regulations and suitability for manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Produce 3D models of parts & assemblies.
- Produce 2D detail drawings of parts and 2D assembly drawing.
- Produce electrical harness routing and equipment layouts.
- Produce 2D and 3DPDFs of electrical harness and equipment layouts.
- Assembly and BOM configuration.
- Release of engineering drawings following company release procedures.
- Change management of engineering drawings following company release procedures.
- Support prototype hardware build through NPI development.
- Contribute to design solutions.
- Work collaboratively as part of an integrated project team.
- Deliver work packages to the project plan.
- Work within the company procedures as laid out in the Design Office Handbook.
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 – Corporate Member
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Employee Recognition scheme
- Service awards
- Local charity / sponsorship activities
- Dedicated employee parking
- Discounted Gym membership
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression
Requirements
Essential
- 3rd level qualification in relevant Engineering or related discipline.
- Strong 3D CAD modelling skills.
- Previous experience in a Design and/or Engineering related role.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Strong IT skills including MS office tools.
Desirable
- Experience of sheetmetal, machined or plastic vacuum formed part design & manufacturing processes.
- Experience of electrical equipment integration and layout modelling.
- Catia V5 / V6 design software.
- PLM software – enovia / smarteam.
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
For further infomation contact careers@thompsonaero.com
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Posted: May 3rd, 2026