Our Mission At 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 expect As an Advanced PLM & Configuration Engineer, you will be required to assist supporting the company building the end-to-end PLM infrastructure with methods and processes supporting Design, Manufacture, Airworthiness and Quality Management Systems. This will involve assisting building and deploying PLM infrastructure to support Aircraft Models, Variants, Versions and Customisation linked to Industrialisation Plan, supporting the Configuration Control Manager with implementation of the Configuration Management process, Change Management, Auditing and Status Accounting. Additionally, the role will assist with creating and documenting processes and policies for Engineering data management in 3DX & provide coaching/guidance to engineering and other functional users What you'll do Building and deploying PLM infrastructure to support Aircraft Models, Variants, Versions and Customisation linked to Industrialisation Plan in Delmia. Support the Configuration Control Manager with implementation of the Configuration Management process, Change Management, Auditing and Status Accounting. Creating and documenting processes and policies for Engineering data management in 3DX including but not limited to: Data supporting the Product Life Management objectives in ERP Develop ‘Best Practice’ for Processes and Work Methodologies Aircraft digital mock-up (DMU), Models, master geometry, technical documentation, Product Structure, engineering drawings and BOM Rules and procedures for data sharing within Vertical Aerospace Group and external stakeholders Developing and implementing the engineering process, method, tool and automation strategy to support the company product development, certification, and entry into service. Provide Coaching and Guidance to Engineering and other functional users in the use of PLM toolset to view DMU configurations and Change Data. Apply your experience to help develop the next generation of PLM tools and processes. What you'll bring Bachelor’s or higher degree/HND in an Engineering discipline. Familiarity with Airworthiness Regulations EASA Pt21 Subpart J (21.A.239) Awareness of wider standards such ISO10007. Experience in end-to-end engineering lifecycle with an understanding of the Configuration Management lifecycle Proficient in using Product Data Management (PDM) Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems Ability to review and assess data integrity against standards, and train others to understand and adhere to those standards. Effective communicator and facilitator with the ability to problem solve and manage complexity. Must have attention to detail and understand the importance of data integrity Assist in the preparation of effective reports and presentations. Experience with 3DX and/or working in fast paced prototype/development programmes would be beneficial, but not essential 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 (HelpHand) 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. 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