Manufacturing Engineering Lead- Tooling (Aircraft)

Join the Aircraft Manufacturing team based in Bristol as Manufacturing Engineering Lead - Tooling and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.

What success will look like for you as Manufacturing Engineering Lead - Aircraft?

As a Manufacturing Engineering Lead - Aircraft, you will be required to lead the development and implementation of manufacturing systems and processes in order to achieve our plans for large-scale production of our VX-4 aircraft. Taking responsibility for the definition and specification of all tooling required to produce our aircraft, taking into account the build sequence and assembly concepts as well as the aircraft build rates. Working with MEs, design engineers, and suppliers to design, buy-off, and implement the tooling.

What would we like you to bring?

We want you to be successful in your role. To achieve this, you will need to have proven experience with strong manufacturing and mechanical engineering experience, including tooling design, manufacturing process development, and GD&T. A strong background in high volume final assembly and lean manufacturing principles with relevant experience in NPI. Experience of design and engineering processes in order to establish the correct tooling and equipment needs. Experience in automotive or aerospace is desired.

What can you expect from us?

We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organization, and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.

Compliance:

• In line with your contract of employment, you will comply with any of Vertical's rules, policies, and procedures in force. Copies of the policies are available on the intranet.

• As an employee of Vertical Aerospace, you are required to report any safety concerns, however minor, either through your People leader or using the confidential reporting systems that Vertical Aerospace has in place. You are to remain up to date with all of the relevant Safety training that Vertical Aerospace promulgates.

Our benefits

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays

• 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)

• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership

• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits

• Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service

• Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee

• Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it

• Breakfast on us, every day

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Disclaimer Statement

We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognize that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.