The Role
Leads manufacturing and tooling engineering for eVTOL airframe prototypes, including process development, tooling design, assembly integration, process optimization, troubleshooting, facility planning, and supplier collaboration. Manages technical reviews, configuration, budgets, and timelines while ensuring aerospace compliance. Applies expertise in composites, aircraft assembly, bonding, fastening, sheet metal, CNC machining, GD&T, CAD, PLM, quality systems, metrology, and DFM/DFA.
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Job Description
- As an Lead of Manufacturing engineering & Tooling engineering, you will be responsible for development , review and approval of process sequence, mould, jigs & fixture design for eVTOL airframes prototype manufacturing & assembly integration.The candidate will be responsible for optimisation of manufacturing processes for detail parts fabrication , sub-assembly& assembly, Interacting with vendors and cross functional teams in Process prove-out & tooling proveout.
Roles & responsibilities
The requirements for the Lead (Manufacturing Engineering & Tooling Engineering) role are as follows:
- Manufacturing processes & Tooling Development: Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, including jigs, fixtures, ground support equipment, and inspection gauges. Create and maintain detailed work instructions, tooling specifications, and manufacturing bills of materials.
- Process Optimization & Troubleshooting: Optimize facility layouts, equipment selection, and commissioning. Lead troubleshooting for production issues to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and enhance yield.
- Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manage relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards. Define conditions of supply and audit supplier processes.
- Configuration & Project Management: Manage product/tooling development throughout the lifecycle. Coordinate technical design reviews, oversee configuration management, and ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
- Technical Expertise: Apply knowledge of bonding/fastening processes, CATIA V6/Enovia PLM, and GD&T to assess designs (DFM/DFA) and resolve technical challenges.
- Domain expertise: Composites manufacturing , Aircraft assembly processes, Tooling manufacturing processes, Sheet metal processes, CNC machining.
Requirements
Required Skills
- Technical Proficiency: CAD software (CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks), ERP & PLM systems, and knowledge of aircraft assembly processes and integration.
- Analytical & Management: Expertise in project management, cost analysis, quality control, prototyping, and supplier assessment.
- Foundational Knowledge: Lean Six Sigma, QMS, metrology, QC tools, and cost estimation/time study.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors and /or Masters degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related field.
- Experience: 8+ years of work experience in manufacturing engineering,Tooling engineering for Composites structures & assembly in Aerospace industries.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's and/or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering and tooling engineering for composite structures and assembly in the aerospace industry
- Proficiency with CAD software such as CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks
- Experience with ERP and PLM systems
- Knowledge of aircraft assembly processes and integration
- Expertise in project management, cost analysis, quality control, prototyping, and supplier assessment
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, QMS, metrology, quality-control tools, cost estimation, and time studies
- Knowledge of composite manufacturing, aircraft assembly, tooling manufacturing, sheet metal processes, and CNC machining
- Knowledge of bonding and fastening processes, GD&T, and DFM/DFA
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The Company
What We Do
We're developing India’s 1st flying electric taxi for up to 10x faster intra-city commute and cargo transport. Incubated at IIT Madras, Chennai since 2019, The ePlane Company was founded by Professor Satya Chakravarthy with a vision to make flying ubiquitous. As an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) startup, we aim to alleviate on-road traffic congestion in cities worldwide by offering safe, sustainable and affordable flying experiences through our flagship product, The ePlane e200.
