Engine Supervisor

Big ideas. Real-world impact. Global opportunity.

At SYOS Aerospace, we’re building the next generation of autonomous systems across air, land, and sea — turning ambitious ideas into technology that works in the real world.

From advanced engineering and R&D in New Zealand to manufacturing scale-up in the UK, our global teams are developing innovative products with real-world impact. As we continue to grow, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our technology and build your career across international teams and projects.

The SYOS way

We’re growing fast, taking on bigger challenges, and building technology that matters.

At SYOS, you won’t be sitting on the sidelines. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute, challenge ideas, solve problems, and see your work make a real impact.

About the Role:

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of engine technicians and the safe, accurate assembly, installation, configuration and testing of engine systems and associated equipment for autonomous vehicles. The Engine Supervisor allocates work, coordinates resources, monitors progress and provides hands-on technical support to ensure delivery against engineering drawings, specifications, quality requirements and production schedules. The role oversees fault diagnosis, supports regulatory sign-off activities and leads continuous improvement within the engine production team. International travel and working away from home, including overnight stays, are required to support business and project requirements.

Performance Expectations:

• Ensure the engine team completes assembly and testing activities to schedule and required quality standards.
• Ensure build, test and inspection records are complete, accurate and maintained by the team.
• Promote safe working practices and monitor team compliance with all applicable procedures and regulations.
• Lead team participation in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Escalate technical, quality and schedule issues promptly to the Production Team Leader.

Key Stakeholders/team interactions/relationships:

• Team Leader Group
• Engineering Department
• Production Manager
• Quality Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Delivery & Team Supervision

• Supervise and, where required, carry out engine assembly, installation and integration in accordance with approved drawings, work instructions and specifications.
• Lead the setup of a production line for two-stroke EFI gasoline (petrol) engines, covering engine assembly through to dynamometer (dyno) testing, in coordination with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Plan and allocate daily work to engine technicians, coordinate tooling and resources, monitor progress and report delivery risks against production schedules.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to engine technicians, identify training needs and coordinate with the Production Team Leader or Engineering to resolve technical issues.
• Champion the SYOS culture, vision, mission and values.
• Maintain a strong personal commitment to safety and actively support HSE initiatives.

• Undertake international travel and work away from home, including overnight stays, to supervise and support engine assembly, installation, testing and fault diagnosis at other locations as required.

Engine Assembly, Installation & Testing

• Assemble engines and associated components, including fuel systems, to approved build standards.
• Install and configure engine control units (ECUs), verify interfaces and troubleshoot configuration or system faults.
• Supervise and, where required, carry out acceptance testing and fuel-system testing, review recorded results and coordinate the resolution or escalation of defects.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Software and Quality teams to support system integration and regulatory sign-off requirements.

Quality & Compliance

• Oversee adherence to approved quality-control processes and check that required build, inspection and test records are complete and accurate.
• Conduct inspections and resolve issues during assembly.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• To carry out your role in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring adherence to established procedures, continual improvement, and the consistent delivery of high-quality outputs.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Apply Lean principles (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to streamline production processes.
• Identify and eliminate waste in workflows to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Maintain accurate documentation of process improvements and standard work procedures.

Qualifications or Training:

·Electrical or Mechanical Apprenticeship (minimum) Level 3 or equivalent experience.

Experience:

·Relevant hands-on experience in engine, mechanical or electromechanical assembly, integration, testing and fault diagnosis within a controlled production environment.

• Experience with two-stroke gasoline (petrol) engines equipped with electronic fuel injection (EFI).
• Experience setting up an engine production line, covering the complete process from engine assembly through to dynamometer (dyno) testing.
• Experience supervising or leading a technical production team, including work allocation, progress monitoring and coaching technicians.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and working within a Quality Management System.
• Experience in production or assembly within aerospace, marine, automotive or industrial sectors.
• Practical understanding of engine, electrical, mechanical, fuel and control systems.
• Experience using test equipment, following acceptance procedures and documenting results.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Competence in engine assembly using approved procedures, tooling and torque requirements.
• Ability to conduct acceptance testing, interpret results and record evidence accurately.
• Ability to install, configure and troubleshoot ECUs and associated interfaces.
• Ability to assemble and test fuel systems safely, including leak and functional checks.
• Ability to support regulatory sign-off requirements by providing complete, accurate build, inspection and test records.
• Ability to lead and motivate a technical team, delegate tasks, balance priorities and coordinate resources to meet safety, quality and delivery requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using engine diagnostic and configuration software, including ECU interfaces.
• Experience in writing clear technical, build and test documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable air and/or maritime standards, safety regulations and regulatory sign-off requirements.
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles in a production environment.

We’re a team of innovators, engineers, and problem-solvers who believe great ideas can come from anyone. The best answer wins — regardless of title or experience. In this role, your engineering expertise will help turn ambitious aircraft designs into safe, tested, and reliable autonomous platforms.

We’re not looking for people who just want another job. We’re looking for people who want to be part of the story.

Come build with us. Challenge us. Grow with us.