THOMPSON AERO SEATING is looking for employees for positions:
logistics manager
Responsibility
strategically plan and manage logistics transportation for the business
liaison with Operations and Aftermarket teams to ensure on-time delivery of product within a pre-defined budget
drive compliance activities, including ensuring appropriate internal procedures exist to comply with all relevant import-export regulations
manage logistics contracts with key external providers to ensure lowest acquisition costs are achieved
lead and develop Logistics team
design engineer
Responsibility
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
technical support engineer
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
we are hiring for a Delivery Support Technical Engineer to join our growing team in Portadown
the role operates in a high-pressure environment where the preservation of milestone accomplishments is critical
support TAS offsite team with technical assistance to ensure on-time installation and delivery of TAS products
manage externally reported Non-conformances to regain compliance
the Delivery Support team are responsible for management and co-ordination of the Thompson Aero Seating product installation activities at OEM and MRO locations and the delivery of the relevant annual performance targets and ongoing customer satisfaction
implement lessons learned and support design changes for subsequent shipset deliveries
the Delivery Support Engineer is therefore responsible for providing timely solutions to install problems by liaising with the relevant internal teams as required to evaluate issues and provide robust solutions
take part in liability review and validation activities
Requirements
essential
aerospace/Mechanical engineering degree or 5 years relevant experience in the aerospace industry
highly proficient in general computer skills
experience using CAD and reading engineering drawings
ability to work efficiently under pressure
excellent problem solving and decision making
ability to be proactive and act in a professional manner to influence all key stakeholders
international travel may be required in line with business requirements
material planner
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
we are hiring for a Material Planner to join our growing team in Portadown
effectively communicate planning schedules with assigned suppliers in line with agreed procedures
expedite purchase parts as and when required to support production
liaise with Quality department to ensure supplier rejections are promptly dealt with
manage inventory levels effectively in adherence with company policies
manage goods sent out for rework through agreed company process
maintain daily and weekly key performance indictors against assigned suppliers and MRP system
plan and schedule parts and materials from a global supply chain to ensure all customer demand is satisfied in accordance with the required business delivery plan
Requirements
essential
previous experience in a busy Material Planning role
educated to GCSE Level, Grades A*-C, or equivalent
planning and Organising
teamwork & Collaboration
accountability & responsibility
problem solving and decision making
commercial Awareness
electrical design engineer
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
we are hiring Electrical Design Engineers to join our growing team in Banbridge
we are a part of one of the world’s largest aerospace companies based in Craigavon and Banbridge areas
we have regular opportunities for progression interdepartmentally
we began this journey 15 years ago with one great idea and handful of eager engineers with a shared creative vision
liaising with 3rd party vendors in support of projects
supporting prototyping for new projects considering the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints
integrating electrical systems to Airbus & Boeing Standards
Requirements
essential
proficient with MS Office and computer-aided design
previous experience with one of the design software packages such as AutoCad, Pro E, Solidworks, Catia etc
ability to provide input to technical solutions on a wide range of problems, understanding manufacturing principles
proficient with MS Office
hold a relevant Engineering degree/relevant Apprenticeship or a minimum of 2 years working in an engineering environment
excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface with Customers, manufacturing, suppliers and production
A high level of technical and practical knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to applied problem solving
systems engineer
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
support systems used throughout the business including day to day usage, upgrades and new product implementations
troubleshoot and investigate problems arising throughout the engineering and production environment
participate in the development and documentation of operational standards and procedures in relation to application services
proactively monitoring and managing performance of business systems and using trend analysis in order to prevent business affecting problems arising
continuous improvement including development, User Acceptance Testing, and training
these responsibilities will cover a range of software, predominately Catia 3DExperience, 123 MRP and Microsoft 365
liaise with all sections of the business to ensure the provision of a fully integrated, efficient, effective, and customer focused applications service
reward
Requirements
essential
degree in Technical Related Subject or equivalent professional experience
strong planning and organisational skills with an ability to deliver quickly and effectively to tight deadlines
excellent investigative and problem-solving skills
flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks and projects
ability to build strong relationships with key business stakeholders and subject matter experts and to influence peers and senior stakeholders
expected to consistently keep abreast of new developments within the business, which would impact on areas of responsibility
demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team, showing a high degree of self-motivation and initiative
credit controller
Working hours
full-time
Language
english
Responsibility
review of customer purchase orders including matching to internal sales orders
ensure sales invoices for dispatches are processed accurately, on time and in accordance with company policies
ensure sales invoices and associated documentation are sent promptly following preparation
preparing & sending customer statements
review and follow up of overdue balances and communication with customers to ensure prompt payment
analysing cash receipts for KPI measurement
filing of invoices and other sales-related paperwork
assistance with preparation EC sales and Intrastat
Requirements
essential
previous experience working in an accounts receivable/ financial administrative background
strong verbal and written communication skills
desirable
3rd level qualification
demonstrable experience working with both international customers and wide range of internal stakeholders
experience working with customer portals
experience of incorporating receivables into cash forecasting
programme manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
customer & OEM Stakeholder Management
act as first point of contact within TAS for programme related escalations from airline customers and OEM’s
ensure efficient and professional relationship and services to customers and OEM’s
provide support to the commercial sales team to design strategies to acquire new business opportunities
full Certification Testing
complex IFE Installations
provide support to the Aftermarket sales & support team to ensure customer satisfaction is achieved
high Level Customers
Requirements
essential
relevant Project Management or equivalent experience
experience of Aftermarket sales support processes
experience in Managing Project Profit & Loss
good understanding of P&L and budget controls
degree educated in Engineering, Science, Business or a related field
ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
excellent communication skills alongside strong commercial and financial acumen to ensure each programme P&L is efficiently managed to budget
category manager
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
lead the outsourced spend for a specific commodity spend Category
build, maintain and manage scaled & critical strategic supplier relationships
accountability for significant and sustained cost savings for their Category, on an on-going basis
management of strategic sourcing, search, and supplier evaluations; conducting RFPs / tender / commercial negotiation processes
managing multiple supplier relationships and projects to balance supply chain competition
securing a global supply base that meets the organisation’s cost and performance targets
ensure key input into the overall Make vs Buy strategy, identifying opportunities and synergies both within the supply chain and current Make portfolio
drive continuous improvements for the Category / group of commodities
Requirements
essential
5 years’ experience in Supply Chain / Strategic Procurement within a technology / aerospace company
supply chain administrator
Working hours
full-time
Responsibility
processing purchase orders
collection and update of supply chain data such as KPI metrics and logs
raising purchase orders in a timely manner and tracking department spend
liaising with Suppliers and contractors to ensure all relevant documentation is received in a timely manner
attending regular team meetings
providing general administration support for the Procurement Team
scanning and filing of Supply Chain documentation
uploading price books to the MRP system from RFQs
Requirements
essential
2 year’s previous experience as a buyer or administration support
ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
educated to GCSE Level, Grades A*-C, or equivalent
excellent communication skills, both oral and written
dynamic, energetic, self-driven with a positive “can do” attitude towards work and a clear focus on deliverable metrics
team player with the ability to provide accurate data with a high level of attention to detail