Our missionAt 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.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 of having the VX4 in service by 2030.What to expectAre you an expert in materials and processes with a passion for innovation? As our Senior Manager, Materials &amp; Processes, you'll lead a team of talented engineers focused on building a state-of-the-art product.Your primary mission will be to establish the technological foundation of our materials and processes, growing our portfolio to meet the demands for more advanced solutions. This is a critical leadership role that directly impacts the successful development and certification of our VX-4 platform. You'll use your strong leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external customers, translating their needs into flawless technical solutions.What you'll do<ul style=""><li>Team Leadership &amp; Development<ul style=""><li>Lead, mentor, and expand a team of materials and process engineers.</li><li>Hire top talent and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.</li><li>Implement initiatives to improve team engagement, skills, performance, and overall processes.</li></ul></li><li>Strategic Planning &amp; Execution<ul style=""><li>Develop a strategic technology roadmap to support the growth and evolution of the Vertical Aerospace product portfolio.</li><li>Define and establish all material and process specifications.</li><li>Plan, budget, and oversee the execution of all team projects.</li></ul></li><li>Technical &amp; Certification Responsibilities<ul style=""><li>Lead the development of the Composite Materials Test Pyramid program, collaborating with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Ensure the timely creation and release of all necessary materials and processes documentation for the certification program.</li></ul></li></ul>What you'll bring<ul style=""><li>Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.</li><li>Proven leadership experience in an Aerospace Material and Process engineering role</li><li>Proven technical expertise in the development and certification of advanced composite materials and processes.</li><li>Strong understanding of aircraft certification requirements and process.</li><li>Comfort working with certification.</li><li>Track record of successfully guiding teams to achieve ambitious technical objectives and meet tight schedules.</li><li>Knowledge of aerospace certifying standards, specifically SC VTOL. </li></ul>What can you expect from us?We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working 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, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. Our benefitsOur people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.<ul style=""><li>26 days holiday, plus bank holiday</li><li>5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)</li><li>5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership</li><li>Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits</li><li>Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)</li><li>Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance</li><li>Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee</li><li>Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it</li><li>Breakfast on us, every day</li></ul><div><div style="width:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%;"></div></div>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 StatementWe 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. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.

Vertical Aerospace builds technology to revolutionize how people fly, by making air travel personal, on-demand, and carbon-free. Since its inception in 2016, Vertical Aerospace has grown to over 70 world-class engineers and technical experts, recruited from the likes of Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and Jaguar Land Rover. In 2019 they launched its second aircraft, the Seraph, making the first company in the world to release flight footage of an aircraft capable of carrying 250kg.


Senior Manager - M&P

Our missionAt 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.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 of having the VX4 in service by 2030.What to expectAre you an expert in materials and processes with a passion for innovation? As our Senior Manager, Materials &amp; Processes, you'll lead a team of talented engineers focused on building a state-of-the-art product.Your primary mission will be to establish the technological foundation of our materials and processes, growing our portfolio to meet the demands for more advanced solutions. This is a critical leadership role that directly impacts the successful development and certification of our VX-4 platform. You'll use your strong leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external customers, translating their needs into flawless technical solutions.What you'll do<ul><li>Team Leadership &amp; Development<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and expand a team of materials and process engineers.</li><li>Hire top talent and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.</li><li>Implement initiatives to improve team engagement, skills, performance, and overall processes.</li></ul></li><li>Strategic Planning &amp; Execution<ul><li>Develop a strategic technology roadmap to support the growth and evolution of the Vertical Aerospace product portfolio.</li><li>Define and establish all material and process specifications.</li><li>Plan, budget, and oversee the execution of all team projects.</li></ul></li><li>Technical &amp; Certification Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the development of the Composite Materials Test Pyramid program, collaborating with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Ensure the timely creation and release of all necessary materials and processes documentation for the certification program.</li></ul></li></ul>What you'll bring<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.</li><li>Proven leadership experience in an Aerospace Material and Process engineering role</li><li>Proven technical expertise in the development and certification of advanced composite materials and processes.</li><li>Strong understanding of aircraft certification requirements and process.</li><li>Comfort working with certification.</li><li>Track record of successfully guiding teams to achieve ambitious technical objectives and meet tight schedules.</li><li>Knowledge of aerospace certifying standards, specifically SC VTOL. </li></ul>What can you expect from us?We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working 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, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.&nbsp;Our benefitsOur people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.<ul><li>26 days holiday, plus bank holiday</li><li>5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)</li><li>5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership</li><li>Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits</li><li>Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)</li><li>Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance</li><li>Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee</li><li>Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it</li><li>Breakfast on us, every day</li></ul><div><div></div></div>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 StatementWe 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. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.

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