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Senior Manager Product Strategy

Thompson Aero Seating -
Craigavon

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Job details

Full-time
6 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Referral programme
Car scheme

Qualifications

Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Product development
UX
SolidWorks
Leadership
CATIA
Digital design

Full job description

The Senior Manager Product Strategy will esponsible for defining and driving the long-term, world class product strategy for the TAS product portfolio. This role operates at the intersection of design leadership, innovation, and business strategy. The successful candidate will shape future product direction, influence cross-functional decision-making, and ensure that design excellence, user experience, and engineering feasibility are embedded into the organisation’s product roadmap. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring both hands-on design expertise and strategic thinking within a complex, regulated aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

Balancing airline customer needs, passenger experience, engineering feasibility, certification requirements, manufacturing capability, and long-term market opportunity define and lead the long-term market positioning and growth trajectory for TAS product development
Identify emerging trends in premium seating, cabin interiors, mobility, sustainability, and user experience to inform future product development.
Monitor competitor product strategy and develop SWOT compared with the TAS product portfolio
Shape design strategy across multiple programmes, platforms, and product lifecycles.
Influence executive decision-making on product direction, customer experience, and innovation priorities.
Lead the creation of forward-looking concepts, design frameworks, and innovation pipelines.
Explore new technologies, materials, and design methodologies to deliver competitive advantage.
Drive breakthrough thinking in areas such as cabin experience, human-machine interaction, lightweighting, and sustainability.
Translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into visionary yet feasible design solutions.
Partner with senior stakeholders across engineering, commercial, R&D, certification, and manufacturing teams.
Align design strategy with market needs, customer insights, and commercial goals.
Act as a key advisor on strategic programmes, bids, and high-value customer engagements.
Provide mentorship and direction to senior designers and multidisciplinary teams.
Build and nurture high-performing design capability across the organisation.
Promote best practice in design thinking, human-centred design, and systems integration.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
10–15+ years’ experience in industrial design within aerospace, highly preferred in premium aircraft seating
Demonstrated experience in strategic design leadership or principal-level roles.
Proven track record of influencing product strategy
Extensive experience operating within regulated environments and working alongside internal and external engineering and certification authorities.
Experience contributing to innovation strategy, IP development, or future product roadmaps.
Expert-level proficiency in CAD and digital design tools (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks or equivalent).
Good knowledge of certification requirements and regulatory environments (EASA, FAA).
Experience in advanced concept modelling, systems integration, and complex product architectures.
Ability to connect user experience, engineering requirements, and business objectives.
High-level conceptual thinking combined with a pragmatic delivery mindset.
Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

Advanced qualifications or specialisation in design strategy, systems design, or innovation

We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.

Thompson Aero Seating is an Equal Opportunities employer.

The closing date for applications is the 20th July 2026 at 17:00.

For further infomation contact [email protected]

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