Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Added 14 Jul · still live
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£45,000
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2125 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £45,000, and ZeroAvia is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2125 Production and process engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,000 | £40,500 | £45,000 |
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About the role
ZeroAvia is pioneering the transition to zero-emission aviation through the development and certification of hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. Our technology combines hydrogen fuel cells, electric motors, advanced power electronics, and aerospace-grade systems integration to power the next generation of sustainable aircraft.
As we accelerate towards certification and commercial deployment, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing development activities within a highly dynamic, prototype-intensive environment.
Position Summary
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes for ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. The role requires a hands-on engineer who thrives in an environment where designs evolve rapidly, build schedules are challenging, and close collaboration with engineering teams is essential.
The successful candidate will bridge the gap between Design Engineering and Production, supporting rapid prototyping, technology maturation, certification hardware builds, and the industrialisation of future production systems.
This is a key role supporting the transition from concept and development builds to low-rate production and ultimately certified aerospace products.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
As we accelerate towards certification and commercial deployment, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing development activities within a highly dynamic, prototype-intensive environment.
Position Summary
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes for ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. The role requires a hands-on engineer who thrives in an environment where designs evolve rapidly, build schedules are challenging, and close collaboration with engineering teams is essential.
The successful candidate will bridge the gap between Design Engineering and Production, supporting rapid prototyping, technology maturation, certification hardware builds, and the industrialisation of future production systems.
This is a key role supporting the transition from concept and development builds to low-rate production and ultimately certified aerospace products.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing activities across prototype, development and certification programmes, supporting system integration, testing and flight-test activities whilst driving rapid resolution of manufacturing challenges
- Develop, validate and optimise manufacturing processes, assembly methods, work instructions and manufacturing documentation to ensure safe, efficient and scalable production of complex aerospace systems
- Act as the manufacturing lead within product development teams, influencing design decisions through Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve quality, cost, manufacturability and performance
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- Degree-qualified in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline, with a minimum of 7 years' manufacturing engineering experience within aerospace, defence, motorsport, advanced energy or other highly regulated industries
- Proven experience supporting prototype and development programmes, introducing new products from concept through production and developing manufacturing processes for complex electro-mechanical assemblies
- Strong technical knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, assembly processes, precision machining, process validation, configuration control, engineering change management, and production tooling and fixture design
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications and bills of materials, with experience using ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing planning tools
- Working knowledge of aerospace quality and certification requirements, ideally within AS9100 and Part 21 environments, with experience in advanced technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells, electric propulsion, battery systems or power electronics considered advantageous
- Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills, with a hands-on approach, continuous improvement mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth engineering environment
Benefits
Why Join Us?
We want to help you be your best self, at work and at home, that's why we provide our employees with...
As an emergent company shaping the aviation industry, we know that diversity fuels success and unlocks potential. We embrace being an equal-opportunity employer and actively seek individuals from diverse backgrounds. We value the multitude of skills, perspectives, and mindsets everyone can bring to the table. These experiences ignite creativity, originality, and growth. We proudly reject discrimination in all forms, including that based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Why Join Us?
We want to help you be your best self, at work and at home, that's why we provide our employees with...
- Private health and dental care - get access to services and support when you need them. Add your family members too
- Mental health support - enjoy a culture where positive mental health is front of mind with our trained Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support.
- Free lunch and healthy snacks - keeping you fuelled up so you can help us deliver the technology of the future**
- Sports, games and culture clubs - connect and keep fit with other ZeroAvians by joining one of our clubs - such as, running, cycling, padel, trivia, theatre and gardening.
- Stock options - so you can share in our success.
- 25 days holiday, plus public holidays and additional days awarded for long service - to help you manage your work-life balance
- Free EV Charging and membership in our EV Club.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes for EV Club, Curry's Tech and Cycle to Work
- Weekly Spot Bonuses to reward excellence.
- Income Protection and Legal Support for peace of mind.
- Relocation Support to make your move seamless
As an emergent company shaping the aviation industry, we know that diversity fuels success and unlocks potential. We embrace being an equal-opportunity employer and actively seek individuals from diverse backgrounds. We value the multitude of skills, perspectives, and mindsets everyone can bring to the table. These experiences ignite creativity, originality, and growth. We proudly reject discrimination in all forms, including that based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ZeroAvia, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Production and process engineers (SOC 2125) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~56k in sampleSOC 2125
- Middle half £37,128–55,276
- Median £45,292
- Going rate £45,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,500
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2125 going rate of £45,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.