As a Mid senior Level Manufacturing engineer - Composites, you will be responsible for design & optimization of manufacturing processes for CFRP parts, sub-assembly for eVTOL airframes prototype manufacturing & supporting in assembly integration. The candidate will be responsible for interacting with Manufacturing, QA, Structural design & other cross functional teams in realization of composites parts, sub-assembly and prove out.
Roles & responsibilities
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for CFRP components using OOA prepreg systems.
- Lead material qualification for certification prototypes with interactions with Certification & Airworthiness team.
- Optimise facility including layout planning, utilities coordination, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
- Specify, source, validate, and maintain capital equipment such as CNC routers, ovens, and bonding tools.
- Program and operate CNC routers for precision trimming and drilling of composite structures.
- Oversee bonding preparation processes, including surface treatment, adhesive application, and cure cycle optimization.
- Manage Oven operations, including recipe development, cycle optimization, and maintenance coordination.
- Apply expertise in composite curing processes—thermal profiles and material-specific requirements—to ensure optimal part quality and structural integrity.
- Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process documentation, and tooling specifications.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to improve yield, reduce scrap, and enhance overall process efficiency.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI), continuous improvement activities, and lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
- Perform DFM/DFA assessment of part & tooling design to ensure manufacturability of airframe systems.
- Experience with Excel, PowerPoint / Google suite & PLM
- Adhere to project timelines and budgets and quality of output.
- Basic knowledge on cost estimation & time study of project execution.
- Basic knowledge on QMS, QC tools & Metrology
- Basic knowledge on GD&T, Fits & assembly
- Basic knowledge on PFD,PFMEA, Control plan
Required Skills
- ERP & PLM
- CAD software (Preferably CATIA or NX, Solidworks)
- Material Selection
- Composite manufacturing processes
- Aircraft assembly processes & integration
- Tooling Design & Development
- Project Management
- Analytical skills
- Cost Analysis
- Quality Control
- Problem-Solving
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or any related field.
- Work experience in 4+ years in Manufacturing engineering of composites structures in the aerospace industry.
- Familiarity with different types of composites materials & manufacturing processes, assembly & toolings is highly desirable.
Work Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Job Type: Full time.
