Operations Quality Engineer at Vertical Aerospace

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 We’re looking for an Operations Quality Engineer to join our team and ensure product and process quality on the shop floor and in manufacturing operations, and collaborate on problem solving and issue resolution from operational issues The ideal candidate will have proven experience working within aerospace manufacturing and operations in a highly regulated POA and AS9100 environment. You will ensure our products and processes meet stringent aerospace industry, legal, regulatory, and customer requirements. What you'll do - Final inspections and process validation - Support production during deviation / concession reviews - Reviewing and managing First Article Inspection (FAI) reports (AS9102) - Nonconformance reports (NCRs) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) documentation - Quality performance metrics (scrap/rework, yield, defects per unit) - Conduct Quality Alerts and stop build reviews when necessary - Provide quality support during new product introduction (NPI) What you'll bring - Experience in Quality Systems and Control, with strong knowledge of POA, AS9100, ISO 9001, and aerospace compliance requirements and their implementation - Internal auditing experience (ISO 9001; AS9100 preferred). - Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills. - Understanding of CAA Part 21G regulatory requirements and special process audits. - Degree or equivalent engineering qualification (HND/HNC). 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 benefits Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials. - 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday - 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell) - 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership - Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits - Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand) - Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance - Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee - Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it - Breakfast on us, every day 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 Statement We 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.