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Mechanical Design Engineer

Thompson Aero Seating Ltd • County Down, Northern Ireland

Salary

£43k – £43k

Posted

20 July 2026

Sponsor match

high

Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Thompson Aero Seating Ltd is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer in County Down, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £43k – £43k. Thompson Aero Seating Ltd holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Location: Banbridge Earnings: Salary discussed on application The post holder will be responsible for working within multi-disciplined Engineering teams to deliver innovative design solutions for new concepts & customisation of existing products for our customers across the globe, ensuring delivery to cost, time, quality & adherence to strict aerospace regulations and suitability for manufacturing. Responsibilities Produce 3D models of parts & assemblies. Produce 2D detail drawings of parts and…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Thompson Aero Seating Ltd — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker
Advertised salary: £43k – £43k
How this salary compares: about 9% below the £46,790 median across 1,314 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: County Down, Northern Ireland
Similar roles nearby: 1 other live engineering role in County Down — browse them
Posted: 20 July 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.

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