Who we are

AFD Systems is a market-leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business, trusted by leading global and UK organisations.

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About us

We help world leading organisations solve complex engineering challenges through innovation and collaboration, contributing to a safer and more secure world.

With over 600 successfully completed projects across a plethora of air, land and sea platforms, we help to deliver advanced solutions that drive industries forward.

AFD Systems is headquartered in cutting-edge engineering facilities in North West England and is driven by a clear purpose:

We help world leading organisations solve complex engineering challenges through innovation and collaboration, contributing to a safer and more secure world.

We have a highly specialised, qualified and experienced team across the fields of Systems Integration, Airframe Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, 3D Solutions, Cabin Interiors Engineering, High Intensity Test Rigs and Innovative Tooling Solutions.

About AFD SYSTEMS

AFD Systems is known globally for its work supporting aerospace and UK defence supply chains, while it also has in-depth expertise in highly technical and regulated sectors such as medical, motorsport, nuclear, rail and space.

Our client base includes the world’s leading aerospace OEMs and bodies, such as Airbus, Boeing and UK CAA & EASA Part 21J design organisations, as well as prime defence contractors like BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Babcock and Raytheon UK.

Beyond aerospace and defence, AFD also supports companies in similarly complex sectors. These include medical device manufacturers, research organisations and specialist product developers, as well as low-volume, high-performance vehicle and motorsport manufacturers. In the nuclear sector, we support operators such as Sellafield and others working in high-risk environments.

AFD also has clients across the rail industry, including organisations such as Bombardier. And in the growing space sector, we work with groups like ORBEX, Airbus Defence & Space, and the European Space Agency (ESA).

Our Approach

Our approach is guided by a consistent set of values that ensures every project aligns with our customer expectations.

  • CUSTOMER-CENTRIC
    From beginning to end

  • INTEGRITY
    In all that we do

  • INNOVATION
    To remain in front

  • ONE TEAM
    Making us stronger together

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Careers at AFD Systems

We embrace change, the latest technologies, efficiency improvements, and we pay particular attention to ensuring everyone receives the very best in training, mentoring, and development opportunities.

Careers at AFD

“AFD was engaged from start to finish in our Taipan Gun Mount programme, providing reliable specialist support in the Structures topic. During both the prototype and serial production phases, AFD supported both NOVA in solving complex strength issues, preparing the ground for a successful certification campaign. AFD offer a Turn-Key Structures solution for EASA DOAs by providing a team of experienced Stress Engineers backed up by independent Compliance Verification Engineers (CVEs).”

Gareth Dyer - Managing Director, Nova Systems

“We awarded the monument stress analysis to AFD owing to their extensive experience and knowledge in analysing this kind of structure and their pro-active approach to resolving technical difficulties often encountered in the design phase. The added value of using AFD was their pre-existing relationship with our customer (the DOA) enabling AFD to compile, check and verify the structural substantiation.”

Kevin Hann - Head of Design, JETMS

We engaged AFD on the Human External Cargo (HEC) programme at a critical point when EASA had just begun to scrutinise our first of many STC applications for the Load Carrying System / Basket Type 1. At this time AHUK faced several technical challenges and simply put, AFD offered quick and effective support; working as a team with us to resolve some challenging technical problems, enabling confidence to be built between AHUK and EASA at panel level, and ultimately leading to a successful STC application.

Gordon Bailey - Chief Designer, AIRBUS Helicopters UK

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