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Thompson Aero Seating Limited

Manufacturing Engineer

Portadown Full-Time 29000 - 51000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

At a Glance

Tasks: Design and improve manufacturing systems to ensure quality and efficiency.
Company: Join Thompson Aero Seating, a leader in aviation and aerospace component manufacturing.
Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, competitive salary, and generous annual leave.
Other info: Opportunities for career progression and professional development await you!
Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team focused on innovation and continuous improvement in engineering.
Qualifications: A relevant degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing or engineering is essential.

The predicted salary is between 29000 - 51000 £ per year.

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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.

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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