Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Valo

Vertical Aerospace(26 days ago)

BristolOnsiteFull TimeSenior$141,828 - $191,022 (estimated)Operations & Manufacturing

About this role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Vertical Aerospace will lead manufacturing engineering activities for the Valo eVTOL aircraft, focusing on the transition from prototype to low-rate production. Responsibilities include defining assembly systems, industrializing production lines, implementing best practices, and applying lean manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency and quality. The role requires over six years of aerospace manufacturing experience and expertise in new product introduction, final assembly, and propeller assembly processes.

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Required Skills

Manufacturing Engineering
New Product Introduction
Low-Rate Production
Aircraft Assembly Systems
Industrialisation
Lean Manufacturing
Efficiency Improvement
Quality Assurance
Industrial Planning
Capability Acquisition

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About Vertical Aerospace

vertical-aerospace.com

Vertical Aerospace is a pioneering company in the electric aviation sector, focused on creating sustainable urban air mobility solutions. Their flagship aircraft, the VX4, is designed to carry four passengers and a pilot, featuring zero operating emissions and employing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology. With plans for a cruise speed of 150 mph and a range of up to 100 miles, Vertical Aerospace aims to redefine urban transport, making it faster and more environmentally friendly. The company collaborates with leading aviation partners to advance its vision for the future of flight.