Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. As a Senior Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer, you'll join the Manufacturing Engineering Industrialisation team at Vertical Aerospace, where we lead the transition of the Valo aircraft from prototype to full production. This team is responsible for defining, developing, and industrialising the...

Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect The Manufacturing Engineering Industrialisation team leads the New Product Introduction and industrialisation of the manufacturing and assembly systems needed to take our Valo aircraft from prototype to full production. We deliver Manufacturing Engineering excellence to the...

Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect As a Process Development Engineer within our Battery Manufacturing Engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in defining, developing, and implementing our strategy for measurement and inspection across the battery manufacturing line. You'll ensure every component and...

Manufacturing Assembly Engineer Greater Manchester, UK On-site Permanent We are looking for an experienced Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation. This opportunity has arisen due to continued programme development and the growth of the manufacturing function within the organisation. The business has a long heritage of delivering high-quality engineering solutions for defence and military applications, supporting customers globally with advanced manufacturing capabilities and specialist engineering expertise. This role will focus on the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) manufacturing processes associated with the Boxer vehicle programme. You will play a key role in transferring production knowledge, supporting manufacturing operations on the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement during production ramp-up and beyond. This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in complex engineering environments who...

Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication & Heavy Engineering Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester Hands-on manufacturing engineering role supporting fabrication, welding and large structural assemblies within a heavy engineering environment. We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading UK engineering manufacturer operating within the defence and heavy engineering sector . The organisation manufactures large-scale fabricated structures and vehicle-mounted systems used in specialist defence and mobility applications, including deployable bridging equipment. With a long-standing reputation for high-quality engineering and advanced manufacturing, the business continues to invest in its UK production capability and engineering teams. This opportunity would suit a hands-on manufacturing engineer who enjoys solving production challenges and improving manufacturing processes within a fabrication and assembly environment. This is a shop-floor...

Manufacturing Assembly Engineer Greater Manchester, UK On-site Permanent We are looking for an experienced Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation. This opportunity has arisen due to continued programme development and the growth of the manufacturing function within the organisation. The business has a long heritage of delivering high-quality engineering solutions for defence and military applications, supporting customers globally with advanced manufacturing capabilities and specialist engineering expertise. This role will focus on the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) manufacturing processes associated with the Boxer vehicle programme. You will play a key role in transferring production knowledge, supporting manufacturing operations on the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement during production ramp-up and beyond. This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in complex engineering environments who...

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the...

Job title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer - NC Programming Location: Warton or Samlesbury - This role is full-time onsite Salary: £49,400+ depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Working to relevant project and business standards, carrying out modifications & improvements to Hard & Soft metal NC and /or CMM programs to required quality and timeframe Working to relevant project and business standards create new NC and/or CMM programs for Hard & Soft metal components to required quality and timeframe Providing Build Line Support and rectification for tape prove activities for any new or modified programs delivered Integrating and collaborating across multiple manufacturing teams to ensure aligned processes, consistent standards, and seamless delivery of programming support Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience in machining principles and using current CAD/CAM systems. Have a good understanding of design...

Job title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer - NC Programming Location: Warton or Samlesbury - This role is full-time onsite Salary: £49,400+ depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Working to relevant project and business standards, carrying out modifications & improvements to Hard & Soft metal NC and /or CMM programs to required quality and timeframe Working to relevant project and business standards create new NC and/or CMM programs for Hard & Soft metal components to required quality and timeframe Providing Build Line Support and rectification for tape prove activities for any new or modified programs delivered Integrating and collaborating across multiple manufacturing teams to ensure aligned processes, consistent standards, and seamless delivery of programming support Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience in machining principles and using current CAD/CAM systems. Have a good understanding of design...

Job title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer - NC Programming Location: Warton or Samlesbury - This role is full-time onsite Salary: £49,400+ depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Working to relevant project and business standards, carrying out modifications & improvements to Hard & Soft metal NC and /or CMM programs to required quality and timeframe Working to relevant project and business standards create new NC and/or CMM programs for Hard & Soft metal components to required quality and timeframe Providing Build Line Support and rectification for tape prove activities for any new or modified programs delivered Integrating and collaborating across multiple manufacturing teams to ensure aligned processes, consistent standards, and seamless delivery of programming support Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience in machining principles and using current CAD/CAM systems. Have a good understanding of design...

Job title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer - NC Programming Location: Warton or Samlesbury - This role is full-time onsite Salary: £49,400+ depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Working to relevant project and business standards, carrying out modifications & improvements to Hard & Soft metal NC and /or CMM programs to required quality and timeframe Working to relevant project and business standards create new NC and/or CMM programs for Hard & Soft metal components to required quality and timeframe Providing Build Line Support and rectification for tape prove activities for any new or modified programs delivered Integrating and collaborating across multiple manufacturing teams to ensure aligned processes, consistent standards, and seamless delivery of programming support Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience in machining principles and using current CAD/CAM systems. Have a good understanding of design...

Job title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer - NC Programming Location: Warton or Samlesbury - This role is full-time onsite Salary: £49,400+ depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Working to relevant project and business standards, carrying out modifications & improvements to Hard & Soft metal NC and /or CMM programs to required quality and timeframe Working to relevant project and business standards create new NC and/or CMM programs for Hard & Soft metal components to required quality and timeframe Providing Build Line Support and rectification for tape prove activities for any new or modified programs delivered Integrating and collaborating across multiple manufacturing teams to ensure aligned processes, consistent standards, and seamless delivery of programming support Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience in machining principles and using current CAD/CAM systems. Have a good understanding of design...

Job Title: Manufacturing Test Engineer Location: Blackbushe Department: Manufacturing/Production Reports To: Production Manager Contract Type: Fixed Term Temporary - 18 months Role Purpose We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Test Engineer to perform rigorous electronic testing across a diverse range of products. This role involves bench testing, tank testing, fault diagnosis, and support throughout the production process-from component level, through PCB and chassis assembly, to final unit assembly. The successful candidate will ensure strict adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements. Key Responsibilities Conduct defined electrical/electronic and tank testing procedures throughout the production process. Diagnose and resolve faults at the component and assembly level. Perform basic assembly tasks to support testing processes when required. Identify and report specification or design non-conformances, raising...

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that...

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Portsmouth - On site only Salary: up to £56,000 (depending on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Responsible for converting the Engineering Design intent into Manufacturing Engineering data (sometimes complex ) for Operations use Where appropriate, checks and approves the Teams' work ready for release to Operations Contribute to the management of the Quality and SHE Systems, for Manufacturing Engineering processes and documentation e.g. calling up safe methods of working Build effective internal and cross functional relationships in order to achieve overall Project requirements Identify the manpower and activities required to meet a set programme of work Support justifications/business cases that seek to improve business performance, and thus provide optimised return on capital investment Be responsible for the correct and efficient use of Lean Tools and Techniques (A3's, 5S, Value Stream...

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Portsmouth - On site only Salary: up to £56,000 (depending on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Responsible for converting the Engineering Design intent into Manufacturing Engineering data (sometimes complex ) for Operations use Where appropriate, checks and approves the Teams' work ready for release to Operations Contribute to the management of the Quality and SHE Systems, for Manufacturing Engineering processes and documentation e.g. calling up safe methods of working Build effective internal and cross functional relationships in order to achieve overall Project requirements Identify the manpower and activities required to meet a set programme of work Support justifications/business cases that seek to improve business performance, and thus provide optimised return on capital investment Be responsible for the correct and efficient use of Lean Tools and Techniques (A3's, 5S, Value Stream...

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Portsmouth - On site only Salary: up to £56,000 (depending on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Responsible for converting the Engineering Design intent into Manufacturing Engineering data (sometimes complex ) for Operations use Where appropriate, checks and approves the Teams' work ready for release to Operations Contribute to the management of the Quality and SHE Systems, for Manufacturing Engineering processes and documentation e.g. calling up safe methods of working Build effective internal and cross functional relationships in order to achieve overall Project requirements Identify the manpower and activities required to meet a set programme of work Support justifications/business cases that seek to improve business performance, and thus provide optimised return on capital investment Be responsible for the correct and efficient use of Lean Tools and Techniques (A3's, 5S, Value Stream...

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Portsmouth - On site only Salary: up to £56,000 (depending on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Responsible for converting the Engineering Design intent into Manufacturing Engineering data (sometimes complex ) for Operations use Where appropriate, checks and approves the Teams' work ready for release to Operations Contribute to the management of the Quality and SHE Systems, for Manufacturing Engineering processes and documentation e.g. calling up safe methods of working Build effective internal and cross functional relationships in order to achieve overall Project requirements Identify the manpower and activities required to meet a set programme of work Support justifications/business cases that seek to improve business performance, and thus provide optimised return on capital investment Be responsible for the correct and efficient use of Lean Tools and Techniques (A3's, 5S, Value Stream...

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Portsmouth - On site only Salary: up to £56,000 (depending on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Responsible for converting the Engineering Design intent into Manufacturing Engineering data (sometimes complex ) for Operations use Where appropriate, checks and approves the Teams' work ready for release to Operations Contribute to the management of the Quality and SHE Systems, for Manufacturing Engineering processes and documentation e.g. calling up safe methods of working Build effective internal and cross functional relationships in order to achieve overall Project requirements Identify the manpower and activities required to meet a set programme of work Support justifications/business cases that seek to improve business performance, and thus provide optimised return on capital investment Be responsible for the correct and efficient use of Lean Tools and Techniques (A3's, 5S, Value Stream...

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Portsmouth - On site only Salary: up to £56,000 (depending on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Responsible for converting the Engineering Design intent into Manufacturing Engineering data (sometimes complex ) for Operations use Where appropriate, checks and approves the Teams' work ready for release to Operations Contribute to the management of the Quality and SHE Systems, for Manufacturing Engineering processes and documentation e.g. calling up safe methods of working Build effective internal and cross functional relationships in order to achieve overall Project requirements Identify the manpower and activities required to meet a set programme of work Support justifications/business cases that seek to improve business performance, and thus provide optimised return on capital investment Be responsible for the correct and efficient use of Lean Tools and Techniques (A3's, 5S, Value Stream...