Manufacturing Engineer

ZeroAvia is pioneering the transition to zero-emission aviation through the development and certification of hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. Our technology combines hydrogen fuel cells, electric motors, advanced power electronics, and aerospace-grade systems integration to power the next generation of sustainable aircraft.

As we accelerate towards certification and commercial deployment, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing development activities within a highly dynamic, prototype-intensive environment.

Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes for ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. The role requires a hands-on engineer who thrives in an environment where designs evolve rapidly, build schedules are challenging, and close collaboration with engineering teams is essential.

The successful candidate will bridge the gap between Design Engineering and Production, supporting rapid prototyping, technology maturation, certification hardware builds, and the industrialisation of future production systems.

This is a key role supporting the transition from concept and development builds to low-rate production and ultimately certified aerospace products.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing activities across prototype, development and certification programmes, supporting system integration, testing and flight-test activities whilst driving rapid resolution of manufacturing challenges.
• Develop, validate and optimise manufacturing processes, assembly methods, work instructions and manufacturing documentation to ensure safe, efficient and scalable production of complex aerospace systems.
• Act as the manufacturing lead within product development teams, influencing design decisions through Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve quality, cost, manufacturability and performance.
• Drive industrialisation and production readiness activities, including manufacturing strategy development, tooling and equipment specification, process validation and capacity planning to support the transition from development to serial production.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality and regulatory requirements, supporting process qualification, first article inspections, audits, root cause investigations and certification activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Production teams to enhance productivity, reduce waste, improve build quality and support strategic manufacturing objectives.