Maintenance and Calibration Engineer

Company: Evolito Limited
Apply for the Maintenance and Calibration Engineer
Location: Bicester
Job Description:

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net‑zero world. We help revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise‑free air transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a calibration and maintenance strategy that covers all production equipment and GSE/tooling.
  • Take ownership of the critical spares process, including continuous improvements on spares management and planned preventive maintenance plans.
  • Engage in safety topics such as risk assessments, PUWER, LOLER, and safety audits.
  • Support the Manufacturing Engineering team to analyse impacts of change/modifications to equipment and industrial systems.
  • Support the Production team to analyse and forecast the cost of production through a monthly dashboard and work with planning and scheduling teams on medium‑to‑long‑term planning activities.
  • Work closely with the Production team and understand manufacturing pain points from the source.
  • Evaluate current and future industrial solutions and give recommendations.
  • Support future facility and capital discussions on capital investment from a technical production perspective.
  • Ensure continuous monitoring and improvement of manufacturing efficiency.
  • Support process optimisation, maximizing value added with priority on the critical path.
  • Adhere to and comply with the Business Management System requirements.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
  • Experience in a highly technical manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of tooling, tolerancing and process controls.
  • Ability to support and plan for future opportunities/volumes while managing day‑to‑day activities.
  • Experience/knowledge in lean manufacturing principles (VSM, etc.) and variance analysis (Six Sigma).
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their limitations.
  • Knowledge of equipment maintenance requirements and scheduling.
  • Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines.
  • Instinctive problem‑solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach.
  • A flexible approach to work and a desire to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.
  • Ability to communicate complex and technical processes to diverse audiences, orally and in writing.
  • UK driving licence and ability to travel.

About the Role

Evolito develops and manufactures high‑performance, lightweight electric propulsion systems for aerospace markets, including EVTOL, UAV, and General Aviation. The team is scaling rapidly and is looking for a Maintenance and Calibration Engineer to ensure all production equipment and industrial assets are effectively managed and maintained according to the Manufacturing Schedules.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: May 30th, 2026