Engineering Planner/ Engineering Administrator

CompanyThompson Aero Seating

LocationDown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Posted At3/7/2026

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Description

We're seeking an experienced Engineering Planner and Engineering Administrator to join our Engineering Planning team.

Engineering Planner

The post holder will be responsible for implementing and managing world class planning processes in the Engineering team, aligned to the NPI process.

Responsibilities

Develop & implement agile planning processes to ensure effective utilisation of Engineering project hours
Facilitate project planning sessions
Manage multiple project plans, ensuring consistency across multiple sites, with planning methods aligned
Create and maintain an engineering projects dashboard to track and report on project performance, providing a real-time, comprehensive, and prioritised view
Support project teams with planning methodology, tools and process training
Maintain project metrics to track performance in project delivery
Assist and advise leaders, managers and teams to the best use of project management disciplines and approaches within a fast-paced environment

Engineering Administrator

To provide general administration support for the Configuration Management Team within the Design Organisation.

Responsibilities

Carrying out general administration and reporting duties
Working within the CM team to ensure the timely review and release of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and associated Engineering drawings.
Administration of the TAM system
Attendance at Technical Review Board (TRB) meeting to assist in the approval of Engineering Changes through the Design Organisation.
Maintaining the Configuration tracker and producing reports as required on a daily/weekly basis
Taking and distributing minutes for TRB meeting
Review and release of Engineering Drawings Enovia (CATIA V6).
Uploading Technical Documents to Airbus/Boeing
Providing support to the Design NPD Lead for bid submittals when required
On occasion applicants may be required to provide support in Thompson Engineering offices across all sites.

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 - 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

Competent in MS Office software with the ability to design and utilise complex Excel models and tools
Experience in supporting several concurrent projects
Experience in an engineering/design/project management environment
Excellent time management skills complemented with a highly organised and self motivated demeanor

Desirable

A Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline

A formal project management qualification

Project management experience

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 15th March 2026 at 17:00.

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