Production Engineer

Gravity Industries; Frome; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company in Frome seeks a production engineer to work on Jet Suit systems. This role involves building, testing, and collaborating with teams to troubleshoot production issues. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include hands-on opportunities and a competitive salary in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Hands-On testing opportunities

Competitive salary

Exciting work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with CAD software and manufacturing tools.
• A passion for innovation and a keen interest in flight technology.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and test fly Jet Suits.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues.
• Document production processes and maintain records.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams for production processes.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Excellent communication

Familiarity with CAD software

Interest in flight technology

Job description

Gravity Industries is redefining human flight. Our Jet Suits are used for everything from extreme sports to tactical military applications. As a production engineer you will play a crucial role in combining custom-designed components and precision‑engineered parts with your technical expertise to assemble, refine, and maintain our Jet Suit systems. Working closely with our engineering, events, and training teams, you’ll ensure every system meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply hands‑on engineering skills to real‑world flight technology — helping turn visionary ideas into extraordinary achievements.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and test fly Jet Suits
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues as they arise.
• Document production processes and maintain records for compliance and improvement.
• Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to transition prototype Jet Suit components into scalable production processes.

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with CAD software and manufacturing tools.
• A passion for innovation and a keen interest in flight technology.

Benefits

• Hands‑On: There will be opportunities for you to test fly products and components that you have worked on (on our safe training system).
• Competitive salary: Experience dependent.
• Exciting work environment: We work from a 52 Acre farm in Somerset with a variety of workshops, vehicles and testing facilities