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 and airworthiness.

Responsibilities

Preparing all necessary documents, such as specifications, technical plans and reports related to aircraft seating. Working under the direction of the Lead with outside vendors, internal departments and other engineering disciplines for compliant, airworthy products. Working on concessions through internal processes to ensure continued airworthiness. Supporting change management through research, concepts, design reviews, trade studies, impact analysis and implementation. Working with internal customers to assist with troubleshooting on product investigation and resolution of issues. Supporting statement of work and bids for new customer requests. Working in project teams designing new products, ensuring they will meet reliability and airworthiness standards to perform consistently in specified operating environments. Identifying airworthiness risk and lead root cause analysis and proposed solutions.

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

Hold a relevant Engineering degree/relevant Apprenticeship (or equivalent) or a minimum of 2 years working in an Engineering environment. Ability to provide input to technical solutions on a wide range of problems, understanding manufacturing and certification principles. Previous experience of contributing to the completion of specific programs and projects Self-starter and decompose moderately complex projects into individual tasks and processes. Organised individual, able to work effectively with a variety of cross-functional individuals, departments and organisations with a general good attitude and disposition.

Desirable

General knowledge of applicable regulatory certification rules Working knowledge of mechanical and interior design guidelines for CFR Part 25 aircraft Experience in any previous compliance role

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the Friday 29 June 2025 at 17:00.

For further infomation contact

careers@thompsonaero.com