Electrical Design Engineer

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

• Liaising with 3rd party vendors in support of projects
• Supporting prototyping for new projects considering the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints
• Creating relevant documentation, such as Test Plans and Reports for electrical testing of seats
• Supporting customer meetings as required
• Providing end to end support on an electrical basis throughout the lifecycle of projects
• Supporting the Engineering team to achieve key milestone dates and work with internal stakeholders to assist with production investigating, troubleshooting, and resolution of build and test issues
• Supporting change management through research, concepts, design reviews, trade studies, impact analysis and implementation

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
• Long Service Awards
• Local charity / sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression

Requirements

Essential

• Hold a relevant Degree/Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or a minimum of 2 years working in an engineering environment
• Previous experience with one of the design software packages such as AutoCad, Pro E, Solidworks, Catia etc
• Proficient with MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface with Customers, manufacturing, suppliers and production
• Results driven with a can-do attitude to ensure solutions
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers

Desirable

• Experience of Electrical Design within a design and manufacturing environment
• Previous 3D Harness routing or Pipe routing experience
• Previous experience writing test plans/reports

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

For further information contact careers@thompsonaero.com