Mechanical Design Engineer

Thompson Aero; Banbridge; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

33 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family leave benefits

Job summary

Thompson Aero Seating is seeking a Design Engineer to join our engineering teams in Banbridge, delivering innovative design solutions for new concepts and customization of existing products for customers globally. You will ensure design for cost, time, quality, and aerospace regulatory compliance, while supporting manufacturability.

The role focuses on producing 3D models, 2D drawings, electrical harness routing, BOM configuration, and release of drawings through our procedures.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in relevant Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous experience in a Design and/or Engineering related role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office tools.
• Experience of sheetmetal, machined or plastic vacuum formed part design & manufacturing processes.
• Experience of electrical equipment integration and layout modelling.
• PLM software – ENOVIA / SmarTeam.

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 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.
• 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 modelling

2D drawings

Electrical layouts

Electrical harness routing

BOM configuration

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

PLM: ENOVIA/SMARTEAM

MS Office

Job description

• Location: Banbridge, County Down, United Kingdom
• Earnings: Salary discussed on application

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
• 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

• 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

• 3rd level qualification in relevant Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous experience in a Design and/or Engineering related role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills including MS office tools.
• Experience of sheetmetal, machined or plastic vacuum formed part design & manufacturing processes.
• Experience of electrical equipment integration and layout modelling.
• PLM software – enovia / smarteam.

We reserve theright to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.