Manufacturing Engineer

Thompson Aero; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health cash plan

Contributory pension

Holiday entitlement 33 days

Cycle to work

Learning & development

Parking on site

Gym discount

Professional body sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating seeks Manufacturing Engineers to lead NPI and line support, delivering world-class products from concept to production. You will manage BoMs, develop and optimise NPI processes, and provide line support to resolve issues and drive improvements.

Responsibilities include DFMA collaboration, cross-functional teamwork, data-driven problem solving, and capital equipment justification, while upholding health and safety across operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering (or equivalent)
• 1–4 years’ experience in a similar environment (heavy engineering, automotive, aerospace)
• Hands-on delivery of NPI from concept to production or serial line support
• Strong problem-solving with root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, and programme teams
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge to drive efficiency and quality
• Familiarity with Airbus and/or Boeing systems and processes
• Membership of a relevant professional body

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and implement production systems to deliver NPI or serial products on time and within budget
• Lead lean initiatives to improve quality and process efficiency
• Collaborate on DFMA to optimise product and process integration
• Work cross-functionally to hit milestones and delivery targets
• Analyze trends and implement corrective actions across all NPI phases or serial products
• Maintain engineering documentation for compliance and traceability
• Perform root cause analysis and drive solutions to resolve issues
• Identify and justify capital equipment investments
• Ensure health and safety standards are met across operations
• Prepare detailed reports and communicate with stakeholders

Skills

NPI processes

BoM management

Lean manufacturing

DFMA

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Capital equipment justification

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Location: Craigavon, County Armagh, United Kingdom
• Earnings: Salary discussed on application

We’re seeking NPI, line support and improvement Manufacturing Engineers (all levels) to join our innovative team and take the lead on delivering world-class manufacturing products.

In this role, your responsibility will be one or a combination of the following areas:

• Managing Bills of Materials (BoM)
• Developing and optimising NPI processes
• Line support and problem solving

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and implement robust production systems to ensure NPI products or existing serial products are delivered on time, to specification, and within budget
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and process efficiency through lean methodologies and value engineering
• Collaborate on Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) to optimise product and process integration
• Work cross-functionally to achieve key milestones and delivery targets
• Analyse trends and implement corrective actions throughout all NPI phases or existing serial product to maximise production efficiency
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and system data to support compliance and traceability
• Perform root cause analysis and drive effective solutions to resolve technical and process issues
• Identify and implement business improvement opportunities while mitigating operational risks
• Prepare detailed reports, deliver presentations, and communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders
• Identify and justify capital equipment investment.
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards within all manufacturing operations

Reward

• Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
• 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
• 37.5 hours per week
• Health cash plan
• Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business - CorporateMember
• Service Awards
• Local charity /sponsorship activities
• Dedicated employee parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities

Requirements

• Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering (or equivalent HND, BTEC Level 5, NVQ Level 5)
• 1–4 years’ experience in a similar environment (e.g., heavy engineering, automotive, aerospace)
• Hands-on experience in delivering NPI products from concept through to production or serial line support of existing launched product.
• Problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions within complex manufacturing environments
• Communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally across engineering, quality, and programme management teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques to drive efficiency and quality.
• Familiarity with Airbus and/or Boeing systems and processes
• Membership of a relevant professional body

We reserve theright to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 18thOctober 2026 at 17:00.