Certification Engineer

Apply for the Certification Engineer role at Thompson Aero Seating.

The post holder will work within multi-disciplined engineering teams to deliver innovative design solutions for new concepts and customise existing products across the globe, ensuring delivery to cost, time, quality and compliance with strict aerospace regulations. The role focuses on airworthiness and suitability for manufacturing.

• 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.
• Managing concessions through internal processes to maintain continued airworthiness.
• Supporting change management through research, concept development, design reviews, trade studies, impact analysis and implementation.
• Assisting internal customers with troubleshooting, investigations and resolution of product issues.
• Supporting statement of work and bids for new customer requests.
• Participating in project teams designing new products, ensuring they meet reliability and airworthiness standards in specified operating environments.
• Identifying airworthiness risks and leading root‑cause analysis and proposing solutions.

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• 33 days annual leave (increased 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 4× gross salary
• Competitive enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• IVF & Assisted Conception Policy
• Women in Business – Corporate 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

• Relevant engineering degree, apprenticeship or equivalent; or minimum 2 years’ experience in an engineering environment.
• Ability to provide input to technical solutions on a wide range of problems, understanding manufacturing and certification principles.
• Previous experience contributing to completion of specific programs and projects.
• Self‑starter who can decompose moderately complex projects into tasks and processes.
• Organised individual able to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, departments and organisations, with a positive attitude.

• 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.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing