Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Company
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
12/11/2024
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Description
Join the Operations and Manufacturing team as a Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering Manager and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.
What success will look like for you, as a Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering Manager?
You will be responsible for defining and communicating Manufacturing solutions for all production and prototype aircraft builds. Building, leading and developing team of manufacturing engineers responsible for the development and implementation of all manufacturing processes, tooling & fixturing, manufacturing systems, compliance and supplier collaboration.
We want you to be successful in your role, in order to achieve this, you will need to have proven experience with a strong background in high volume final assembly and lean manufacturing principals with relevant experience in new product introduction (NPI), experience in manufacturing systems required to efficiently design manufacturing processes and deliver high-rate production (such as ERP/MRP, MES etc). As well as experience of assembly of complex structures and systems in order to translate engineering design intent into manufacturing process instructions and identify control requirements. Experience in automotive, aerospace or other associated industries is desired.
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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
Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.
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.
What success will look like for you, as a Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering Manager?
You will be responsible for defining and communicating Manufacturing solutions for all production and prototype aircraft builds. Building, leading and developing team of manufacturing engineers responsible for the development and implementation of all manufacturing processes, tooling & fixturing, manufacturing systems, compliance and supplier collaboration.
- Manage and resolve complex technical issues related to manufacturing and product feasibility
- Specify and deliver the equipment, systems and tools necessary for prototype and series production
- Work closely with the design teams and suppliers to ensure that manufacturing and assembly considerations are built into the design (DFM/DFA etc)
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and certifications related to manufacturing and aerospace quality management.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance enhancement, leading initiatives to drive continuous improvement.
- Forward thinking, you will be accountable for the implementation of the governance model of the manufacturing engineering organisation, its adaptability across roles within the function based on the business needs.
- Will be accountable for the development and maintenance of Manufacturing Engineering department under the Production Organisation Approval (POA)
- Implementation of six sigma principals such as APQP, PPAP and their deployment in NPI environments
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional development within the aircraft manufacturing engineering team.
We want you to be successful in your role, in order to achieve this, you will need to have proven experience with a strong background in high volume final assembly and lean manufacturing principals with relevant experience in new product introduction (NPI), experience in manufacturing systems required to efficiently design manufacturing processes and deliver high-rate production (such as ERP/MRP, MES etc). As well as experience of assembly of complex structures and systems in order to translate engineering design intent into manufacturing process instructions and identify control requirements. Experience in automotive, aerospace or other associated industries is desired.
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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.
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
Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.
- 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 Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee
- Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it
- Breakfast on us, every day
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.
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