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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in composite structures manufacturing engineering within the aerospace industry
- Experience with ERP and PLM systems
- Experience with CAD software, preferably CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks
- Knowledge of material selection
- Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes
- Experience with aircraft assembly processes and integration
- Experience with tooling design and development
- Project management skills
- Analytical skills
- Cost analysis skills
- Quality control knowledge
- Problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with different composite materials, manufacturing processes, assembly, and tooling
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.
