Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer – Electric Propulsion

Evolito Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolito is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering team in the UK to enable volume production of high‑power electric propulsion systems for EVTOL and aerospace markets. You will plan, specify, and implement manufacturing facilities, lead equipment specification and FAT/SAT, and work with design reviews to ensure manufacturability and DFMA compliance.

You will develop MBOMs, process flows and work instructions, support trials and line changes, and

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or HNC/HND; relevant experience.
• Process design and optimisation experience in aerospace manufacturing and safety‑critical components.
• DFMA principles applied in early product development and manufacturing feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, specify, and implement manufacturing facilities and processes for axial flux motor and motor control unit assembly and testing.
• Lead equipment specification, procurement, and commissioning activities (FAT/SAT).
• Attend design reviews to provide manufacturing feasibility insights.
• Create and manage MBOMs, process flows, routings, and work instructions with digital tools.
• Support engineering trials, first builds, and line changes with cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with tooling engineers and suppliers for timely tooling delivery and validation.
• Participate in daily stand‑ups, risk reviews, and cross‑functional meetings.
• Assess manufacturing processes/equipment for safety and risk mitigation.
• Apply PFMEA, Control Plans, and data‑driven validation of processes.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

DFMA understanding

Continuous improvement

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or HNC/HND

Tools

SAP ERP/MRP

Teamcenter

Opcenter MES

Job description

Evolito is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering team in the UK to enable volume production of high‑power electric propulsion systems for EVTOL and aerospace markets. You will plan, specify, and implement manufacturing facilities, lead equipment specification and FAT/SAT, and work with design reviews to ensure manufacturability and DFMA compliance.

You will develop MBOMs, process flows and work instructions, support trials and line changes, and