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