Careers

The post holder will be responsible for supporting Manufacturing Engineering activities in one or a combination of the following areas of responsibilities:

• Product design
• Process design
• Equipment/Tool design
• Production system design
• Automated systems and control
• Quality & continuous Improvement

Responsibilities

• Programming 3 and 5 axis CNC Milling Machines
• Cutting tool selection and work holding tool design
• Validating programming quality through part FAI
• Creation of machine set up sheets & operator work instructions.
• Improving and working to lean manufacturing process.
• Ensuring the safety of both employees and machinery
• Training / mentoring less experienced programmers within the department.
• Liaise with tooling and software manufacturers to drive Continuous Improvement.
• Investigate and apply techniques to reduce cycle times and explore new technology to improve workshop throughput.

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 - Corportate Member 
• 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

• 3 years' machining experience
• 3 years' offline programming experience using a CAM package. (Mastercam Hypermill / Delcam / Catia or equivalent)
• Experience working within a lean Manufacturing environment
• Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Possess strong computer skills to include all programs in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Good time management skills
• Flexible attitude to changing deadlines

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Fanuc and Heidenhain controls
• Relevant Manufacturing/Engineering degree or HND, BTec Professional Level 5 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 5 qualifications

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 1st February 2026 at 17:00 

For further infomation contact careers@thompsonaero.com