Mechanical Design Engineer

Thompson Aero; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (linked to company performance)

33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)

Health cash plan

Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Discounted Gym membership

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Thompson Aero in Banbridge is seeking a design engineer to work within engineering teams, delivering innovative solutions for aerospace products. You will produce 3D models, electrical layouts, and manage engineering drawings while ensuring adherence to aerospace regulations.

The ideal candidate should possess a relevant engineering qualification and experience in design or engineering roles. Thompson Aero offers competitive rewards, including a health cash plan and annual leave increase after 5 years of service.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in relevant Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous experience in a Design and/or Engineering related role.
• Experience of sheetmetal, machined or plastic vacuum formed part design & manufacturing processes.
• Experience of electrical equipment integration and layout modelling.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models of parts & assemblies.
• Produce electrical harness routing and equipment layouts.
• Release of engineering drawings following company release procedures.

Skills

Strong communication and organisational skills

Strong IT skills including MS office tools

Education

3rd level qualification in relevant Engineering or related discipline

Tools

PLM software – enovia / smarteam

Job description

• 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 the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.