Mechanical 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

• 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 planWork 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.