Battery Manufacturing Engineer
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
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About the company:
About Vertical
We are breaking the boundaries and pushing our commitment to the EVTOL world by changing the way the world travels. Our mission is powered by pioneers and progress is our prerogative.
Here at Vertical, we are developing the UK’s first fully electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), the VX4. With zero-operating emissions. Vertical is transforming the way people travel by offering a faster, safer, and greener way to move.
Our new facility near to Hallen, Avonmouth will be the principle working location.
More about the team you will be joining as a Battery Manufacturing Engineer
We are currently entering a phase of expansion with the objective of rapidly bringing competitive product(s) to market. As part of this expansion, we are looking for engineers to join the Battery team at Vertical Aerospace. You will be required to assist in all aspects of work at our new battery development centre which is being established to test and build prototype batteries. A real “can do attitude” is required and the candidate must be happy working with minimal guidance and supervision, the role will be varied and challenging at times.
What success will look like for the Battery Manufacturing Engineer
- Play a key role in the establishment of battery manufacturing within Vertical Aerospace
- Support the establishment of manufacturing plans, standard operating procedures, safe systems of work and risk assessments
- Support the production of build process documents, including but not limited to Bills of Sequence, Bills of Process, Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
- Carrying out the hands-on build of high voltage (HV) prototype battery packs, including battery modules, bus-bars and electronic components.
- Supporting the set-up and programming of automated systems and equipment
- Enable a safe working environment for all personnel, including the production of processes and controls
- Support post-build analysis, lessons learned, report writing and continuous improvement actions including 8D problem solving and defect resolution
- Establishing and running Design of Experiment (DoE) trials to establish and demonstrate the capability of various manufacturing processes.
- Support with the creation and maintenance of project plans, scheduling and prioritisation of tasks in line with the wider programme, including coordination and alignment between teams.
- Track progress of activities and materials to deliver key work packages within the required time, cost and quality.
- Identify key risks and opportunities in the project delivery and escalate where appropriate.
- Coordinate and track activities with external organisations and suppliers ensuring requirements, schedules, and roles and responsibilities are met and well understood.
- Working cross-functionally within the Battery team, supporting other activities as required
Everything sounds very interesting but how do I know I have the experience and qualifications needed for this role?
- A degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent experience
- A working knowledge of HV lithium-ion battery systems
- The ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues
- Have an automotive, industrial or aerospace background
- Should have very good attention to detail and can operate to challenging deadlines without compromising standards or quality
- Have a good working knowledge of schematics, technical assembly drawings and CAD
- Experience within a manufacturing environment is desirable
- Experience in the use of automated machinery and control systems, including set-up and programming is desirable
- Happy to travel between Avonmouth, Bristol and other VA locations and stay away for short periods if required
- Trained to deal with high-voltage components, including Authorised Person (AP) and Senior Authorised Person (SAP) training
Why work with us?
For us, it is important that people feel valued for the impact they have and are able to thrive and experience the career journey of a lifetime. Our overall approach to reward seeks to offer competitive packages that attract the diverse and talented people we need to achieve our ambitious objectives.
Our Ways of Working
In the UK we have two offices and a Battery facility in Bristol, an office in London and a site in Kemble with well stocked free kitchen provisions including hot drinks, fruit and breakfasts every weekday. Our typical full time working week is 37.5 hours. We recognise the world of work is rapidly evolving and that flexibility is important for us all to thrive. We want to support all employees to deliver their roles to the best possible standard by offering the right level of flexibility between our key sites and home where suitable for your role and its deliverables and our company goals. Typically, this is agreed with your team and people leader, ensuring there are times for collaboration and other activity on site and the ability to work more remotely from home as appropriate.
Our Vertical Additional Benefits
- ‘Primary Benefits’ are available as standard, 5% Pension Match, 2 x Salary Life Insurance, Income Protection, 26 days + bank holiday and the opportunity for extra 5 days when getting married or forming a civil partnership
- ‘Flex Fund Benefits’ are benefits that don’t come as standard, but you can ‘pay’ for using a company provided ‘Flex Fund’ (equal to 4% of salary) Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, EV Car Subscription, Home EV Charger, Holiday Buy, Pension Top Up, and many more
- ‘Payroll benefits’ Workplace ISA, Commuter Loan, Interest Free Technology Loans
- ‘Extra benefits’ are the many benefits we offer that can be accessed through our rewards platform, incl. Discounted Shopping Scheme, Eye Care Benefits, Free Mortgage Advice, Financial and Comprehensive Wellness Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in our employee long-term-incentive plan
Do you like the look of this opportunity but not sure if you meet all the criteria we’ve outlines?
Here at Vertical, we are working to create an environment of growth, diversity and opportunities for people to take on challenges and push the status quo. We understand some people may not apply to jobs unless they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have much of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure... we'd love to hear from you.
This is an on-going advert and interviews will be held on an ad-hoc basis until sufficient applications have been received.
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