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Job Description
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
- Liaising with tooling and software manufacturers to drive Continuous Improvement
- Investigating and applying techniques to reduce cycle times and exploring new technology to improve workshop throughput
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- 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
- 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
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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 9th August 2026 at 17:00.
For further information contact careers@thompsonaero.com
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