Job Description

ZeroAvia is seeking a Prototyping Lead Engineer to oversee the development of High Temperature PEM fuel cells for hydrogen-powered aviation. Responsibilities include managing prototyping processes, ensuring quality and safety, leading a team, and developing innovative solutions. Candidates should have a degree in business or engineering and at least five years of relevant experience. The position is based in Sandwich, United Kingdom and is not remote. At ZeroAvia, were clean sky thinkers. For the world to achieve truly clean, guilt-free flight, we need a scalable solution; hydrogen-electric powertrains. As a leader in zero-emission aviation and a UK Jet Zero Council member, were designing and commercialising hydrogen-powered solutions that will positively impact the future of aviation, global connectivity, and the world. You will become a solution-focused champion in our high-velocity culture. We value results and efficiency and prioritise achieving our mission most effectively and innovatively possible. Youll be part of our unified team to create solutions and solve problems, If youre eager to take radical ownership and are unafraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo, then we want you to be part of our Clean Sky Thinking. Role Overview PGS HTPEM Prototyping group is working on the development of the new higher performing and durable High Temperature PEM fuel cells. The result of the work may make a significant contribution into the specific power and lifetime of the future hydrogen energy system to be used for the bigger and long-range aircrafts. Job Responsibilities: Lead Prototyping team; Manage prototyping (manufacturing and assembling) processes of HTPEM FC Stack development; Ensure and support prototyping facility development and maintenance; Ensure prototyping activities are done within the allocated time, cost, and quality objectives of the given projects; Ensure prototyping team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and technical documentation and comply with quality requirements and approved manufacturing practices; Attend and contribute to board reviews, launch meetings, and other relevant meetings with customers and suppliers related to the role; Develop innovative solutions that satisfy customer requirements; Arrange and maintain all technical documentation generated within the PGS HTPEM prototyping department; Ensure health and safety requirements at production facility; Ensure technological equipment and tools maintenance during the production process; Arrange and lead the local team training and skills improvement; Perform root cause analysis and resolve any problems that may arise in the normal course of work. Requirements Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in business or engineering. Must have at least five years of experience as Head of Production (or Production Manager) in aeronautical, automotive, or similar industries Ability to lead, collaborate, and problem solve. Critical thinking and attention to detail. Able to multitask and assist with decision making. Comfortable with training teams and employees. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc) Project Management Skills. Excellent communication skills. Six Sigma or other relevant training - preferable. Benefits ?? Stock Options ?? Relocation support ??? Holiday: 25 Days + Public Holidays ?? Kemble Location: Free Lunch ?? EV Club and Kemble Free EV Charging ??? Flying Club: 5 free hours of flying lessons + Discount on Pilots License (PPL) ??????? Private Healthcare: Plus Dental, Optical, Mental health support ?? Salary sacrifice schemes: EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work and Ikea Furniture ?? Weekly Spot Bonuses ??????? Income protection and Legal support Job posting details for Prototyping Lead Engineer at ZeroAvia in Sandwich, UK. . ClimateTechList gathers 28,000+ job openings from over 1,429 climate tech companies and updates them daily.