About AALTO.

Welcome to AALTO, where we're soaring the trail to a stratospheric future! We're not just rewriting the rulebook; we're rewriting the skies themselves, propelling High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology to unprecedented heights.

Imagine an aircraft soaring above 60,000 feet, fuelled by sunlight, and flying for months above traditional air traffic. Our world-leading, world-record-breaking, solar-electric Zephyr HAPS aircraft does just that, and much more.

AALTO is on a mission to become the global leader in HAPS Connectivity as a Service (CaaS), connecting the diverse needs of customers across the telecommunications industry with new, game-changing, stratospheric connectivity capabilities. We’re also revolutionising Earth observation; offering persistent, ultra-long-endurance, high-quality Earth observation capabilities, from the stratosphere.

Join us in this exhilarating journey, where you won't just be part of a team; you'll be part of an eclectic, passionate group of visionaries shaping the future of stratospheric flight and the services it enables. Ready to write history with us?

Job Purpose:
A new role has been created for a Manufacturing Engineering (ME) inside the HAPS Zephyr project team based in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK. The scope of this role is to deliver ME solutions to the new production system which delivers the HAPS Zephyr Aircraft and Ground Support Equipment in line with business requirements as we move from a R&D project in to serial production.

Responsibilities

• Design and qualification of a HAPS production system using Manufacturing System Engineering tools and processes. (Cellular production approach, Lean Process flow, line balancing, capital investment items, factory layout,
  simulation).

• Delivery of shop floor requirements to the HAPS Facilities Management team.Create / change MRP system shop floor routings / job card definitions / shopfloor standard operating instructions(SOI’s) / quality care cardsTechnical dossiers and support to procurement activities, supply chain monitoring and Make v Buy decisions (including benchmarking).
  
  

• Technical problem solving and support to production and supply chain. Application of APQP as appropriatePerform Design For Manufacture (DFM) /

• Design To Cost (DTC) studies and provide input to design teams.

• Liaison with MGSE / Jig & Tools (Design, Manufacture, Calibration &
  Maintenance)

• Enablement of the “Right First Time” Quality culture with associated business systems and feedback loops

Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Systems Engineering role.

• Demonstrated knowledge of aircraft or space equipment production assembly, aircraft wiring, avionic system installation and testing techniques.

• Experience creating, standardising or improving production systems, teams
  and facilities.

• Demonstrated Experience solving technical operational issues

• Able to work in a multi-function team and matrix organisation.

• IT & CAD Skills

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.

• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.

• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.

• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.

• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.

• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!

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