Advanced Manufacturing Engineer / EWIS / Test Support

Vertical Aerospace; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced engineer to support the build and commissioning of complex aircraft systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure compliance of manufacturing processes in a dynamic work environment. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills and the ability to solve problems in real-time. Join an innovative team and contribute to shaping the future of aviation.

Benefits

26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

5 extra days to buy/sell

Performance-based bonus

Company pension scheme

Breakfast provided daily

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assembly and build of complex aircraft systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing assembly and production principles.
• Demonstrated ability to develop manufacturing processes and planning documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet requirements.
• Produce detailed process planning for aircraft build.
• Provide on-site support to resolve issues and maintain progress.

Skills

Assembly and build of complex aircraft systems

Understanding of manufacturing assembly principles

Collaborative approach and communication skills

Problem-solving in a live aircraft environment

Strong IT skills (CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE)

Job description

Our Mission

At Vertical Aerospace, we pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take‑off and landing), ‘zero emissions’ aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.

What to expect

Based primarily at our Kemble site in the Cotswolds, this role places you at the centre of Vertical Aerospace’s live aircraft activity. You’ll be heavily involved in supporting our current prototype programme and play a key role as we transition into Velo pre‑production and production. This is a highly hands‑on position, working closely with design, test, and production teams to ensure EWIS and test‑support manufacturing processes are robust, compliant, and production‑ready.

What you’ll do

• Work closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure manufacturing processes and procedures meet overall aircraft and system requirements
• Produce detailed process planning to support aircraft build and commissioning systems
• Provide daily on‑site shop floor support to resolve issues and maintain build progress
• Define and implement manufacturing requirements for complex aircraft systems, including EWIS, ensuring final product compliance
• Raise planning and commissioning cards in line with design intent
• Support aircraft and manufacturing facility commissioning and development activities
• Lead and contribute to concession activity, root cause analysis, and practical problem solving in a live aircraft environment

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in the assembly and build of complex aircraft systems on live aircraft
• Strong understanding of manufacturing assembly and build principles, with technical signatory capability
• Demonstrated ability to develop manufacturing processes, requirements, and planning documentation
• Experience raising planning and commissioning cards based on design intent
• A collaborative approach, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines
• Experience supporting concession activity and structured problem solving
• Strong IT skills; experience with CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE is desirable
• Experience supporting aircraft and manufacturing facility commissioning and development

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 organisation 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.

Our benefits

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
• 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 (Help@Hand)
• Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance
• 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 recognise 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.