Manufacturing Engineer- Aircraft. Composites

Manufacturing Engineer
- Aircraft. Composites

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The VX4, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take‑off and landing), ‘zero emissions’ aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.

As part of our Manufacturing Engineering Industrialisation team, you’ll play a key role in taking the VX4 from prototype to full‑scale production. This team leads the New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialisation of our manufacturing and assembly systems, enabling Vertical Aerospace to bring our revolutionary aircraft to market. You will be instrumental in developing and industrialising the manufacturing systems that will support the VX4’s entry into low‑rate production and beyond, helping define and deliver the changes needed to meet our production volume targets.

• Lead and embed Design for Manufacture (DfM) with a focus on composite manufacturing.
• Drive industrialisation activities across composite and assembly domains, including within the supply chain.
• Integrate and lead supplier capability assessments and technical engagement.
• Define and implement Manufacturing Engineering best practices for the VX4.
• Develop and industrialise manufacturing capabilities for Vertical Aerospace’s production facilities.
• Embed lean manufacturing principles across our operations.
• Lead Supplier PPAP work and technical approvals.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in composite manufacturing and assembly processes.

• 8–10+ years of experience in Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering.
• Deep expertise in composite manufacturing – including hand lay‑up, ATL, AFP, and co‑curing techniques.
• Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialisation of aerospace products.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to thrive in a cross‑functional environment.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and adapting in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with AS9145 APQP and Dassault 3
  
  Dx/Delmia platforms is highly desirable.

We’re on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work king 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, and our environment builds success through diligence in safety and openness in the way we work.

• 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 performance‑based bonus rewarding company and individual performance
• Company Share Scheme – open to every Vertical employee
• Company Pension Scheme – 5% and we match it
• Breakfast on us, every day

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.

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Employment type:

Full‑time. Seniority level:
Mid‑senior level.