Mechanical Design Engineer

Thompson Aero Seating; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

33 days leave

Flexi time

Employee referral bonus

Health cash plan

Contributory salary sacrifice pension

Holiday purchase scheme

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Life assurance 4x salary

Maternity/Paternity pay

Wellbeing initiatives

Career progression

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating is seeking an engineer to deliver innovative design solutions for new concepts and customization of existing products for customers worldwide. You will work within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure designs meet cost, time, quality and aerospace regulations, and are suitable for manufacturing.

You will produce 3D models and 2D drawings, develop electrical harness layouts, manage BOM configurations, and release engineering drawings per procedures.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models of parts & assemblies.
• Produce 2D detail drawings of parts and 2D assembly drawings.
• Produce electrical harness routing and equipment layouts.
• Produce 2D and 3D PDFs 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 plan.
• Work within the company procedures as laid out in the Design Office Handbook.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Communication

Organisational skills

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Catia V5/V6

Enovia / SmarTeam

MS Office

Job description

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 plan
• Work 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.

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