Mechanical Design Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 56% sure that is the right code. Thompson Aero Seating is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2126 (Aerospace engineers) or SOC 3120 (CAD, drawing and architectural technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
2126 Aerospace engineers Also possible | £36,700 | £41,900 | £47,200 | £52,400 |
3120 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Responsibilities
- 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
- Contribute to design solutions
- Work collaboratively as part of an integrated project team
- Deliver work packages to the project plan
- Work within the company procedures as laid out in the Design Office Handbook
- 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
Essential
- 3rd level qualification in relevant Engineering or related discipline.
- Strong 3D CAD modelling skills.
- Previous experience in a Design and/or Engineering related role.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Strong IT skills including MS office tools.
- Experience of sheetmetal, machined or plastic vacuum formed part design & manufacturing processes.
- Experience of electrical equipment integration and layout modelling.
- Catia V5 / V6 design software.
- PLM software - enovia / smarteam.
Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.
For further infomation contact [email protected]
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Where this offer sits in the market
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sample- Middle half £38,896–59,800
- Median £48,516
- Going rate £46,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,100
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Thompson Aero Seating holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2122 going rate of £46,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.