Designs and optimizes composite airframe sub-assembly and assembly manufacturing processes for eVTOL prototypes. Responsibilities include facility and equipment planning, composite bonding and fastening, tooling, work instructions, DFM/DFA, quality compliance, troubleshooting, repairs, NPI, and continuous improvement. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams while supporting aerospace standards, cost analysis, project timelines, and process efficiency.
As a Mid senior Level Manufacturing engineer -
Composites, you will be responsible for design & optimization of
manufacturing processes for sub-assembly& 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 sub assembly & assembly of
Airframe.
- Optimize 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.
- Apply expertise in bonding and
fastening of composite detail parts & sub assembly to meet the design
requirements of Assembly.
- Oversee bonding preparation
processes, including surface treatment, adhesive application, and cure
cycle optimization.
- Propose repair and rework strategies
as part of involvement in RCCA.
- 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 of sub assembly & assembly 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.
The ePlane Company Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600036
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