Manufacturing Engineer – Technology Process Development Engineer – Battery

Position Overview: Here at Vertical Aerospace, we are on a journey to deliver our 1st aircraft into service by 2028, which requires us to develop our battery to be produced in-house. To achieve this, we need to develop our existing team and add to the skill set we have. We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development of manufacturing processes, creating equipment specs, and commissioning of equipment. Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for developing manufacturing processes, such as adhesives, laser welding, and automation. This includes defining solutions for components and assembly handling in the assembly of our battery pack. The main responsibilities are: Develop manufacturing processes for the assembly of batteries. Own and conduct the design of experiments for these processes to characterize them for development builds and production rate. Write specifications for manufacturing equipment for both development and production. Commission equipment and complete Factory and site acceptance tests. Use statistical tools, such as Six Sigma, to critique a process and understand its capability. Ensure any equipment procured complies with safety regulations and industry standards. Write technical reports and present and report out regularly on their work. Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; apprenticeship or role experience instead of a degree will also be considered. 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Design of Experiments, Process Capability (CPK), and Statistical Process Control (SPC). Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical abilities. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with battery pack manufacturing or assembly. Familiarity with aviation certification standards. Proficiency in CAD software and PLM systems. 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 holidays. 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. 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 recognize 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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