AI Engineer in Tewkesbury

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, is recruiting for an AI Engineer to join our IT team. In this role, you will support us in developing and implementing AI, Generative AI, and Intelligent Automation solutions that improve business processes, enhance productivity, and drive innovation across Ontic. This position will be based at our Tewkesbury site, with approximately 20-30% travel to Ontic sites globally.

The Role:

Reporting to the Vice President, AI & Technology, you will work closely with stakeholders and technology teams across Ontic to identify opportunities where AI and automation can simplify processes, improve decision-making, and create measurable business value. You will design, develop, and implement enterprise AI solutions using technologies including Large Language Models, ChatGPT/OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and UiPath. Additionally, you will develop AI assistants, copilots, and automated workflows, integrating AI into systems such as ERP, CRM, PLM, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365, while ensuring the solutions delivered are secure, scalable, and production-ready.

About you:

At Ontic, our culture is integral to ensuring we enjoy our work and deliver for our customers. We seek someone who will thrive within our recognition and empowerment culture. To be successful in this role, you should have 5+ years' experience in software engineering, automation, or AI development, along with proven experience delivering enterprise AI or Generative AI solutions and building production solutions using ChatGPT/OpenAI APIs. Strong technical experience across Python, OpenAI APIs, Prompt Engineering, Azure OpenAI Services, Microsoft Copilot Studio, UiPath, Power Automate, REST APIs, and RAG architectures is essential, alongside experience integrating technology into enterprise systems. You should also be a strong communicator who can translate complex AI concepts for non-technical audiences, work effectively with stakeholders, and bring a practical, problem-solving approach to emerging technology. Experience within aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits:

At Ontic, we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness, offering a range of benefits to support this. Our benefits package highlights include:

• Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• 10 hours paid volunteering time
• Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts and offers from a range of retailers

We have been recognised internally and externally for our workplace culture. We were ranked #9 in Best Companies' Q3 leaderboard for Best Manufacturing Company based on employee feedback. 72.5% of employees who participated in our 2023 employee satisfaction survey said they are proud to work at Ontic. We attribute our success to empowering colleagues to create opportunities and fostering an environment of autonomy.

Our values include:

• We share a common sense - we're a global family of specialists with a shared passion for precision.
• We have the freedom to choose - we're challengers and innovators with the freedom to think differently and challenge the status quo.
• We create the opportunity - we're change-makers with a clear direction and can-do spirit.

About Ontic:

Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world's civil and military aircraft. By becoming the OEM to critical parts originally developed by others, we provide continuity, availability, and longevity to our customers' fleets, supporting them for a lifetime of flight. Through our in-house manufacturing and engineering, MRO, spares, and AOG support, we ensure certified, safety-critical components remain available, compliant, and reliable throughout the full operational life of the aircraft we support.