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

1. Develop and
optimize manufacturing processes for CFRP components using OOA prepreg
systems.

2. Lead material qualification for
certification prototypes with interactions with Certification &
Airworthiness team.

3. Optimise facility including
layout planning, utilities coordination, equipment selection,
installation, and commissioning.

4. Specify, source, validate, and
maintain capital equipment such as CNC routers, ovens, and bonding tools.

5. Program and operate CNC routers
for precision trimming and drilling of composite structures.

6. Oversee bonding preparation
processes, including surface treatment, adhesive application, and cure
cycle optimization.

7. Manage Oven operations,
including recipe development, cycle optimization, and maintenance
coordination.

8. Apply expertise in composite
curing processes—thermal profiles and material-specific requirements—to
ensure optimal part quality and structural integrity.

9. Create and maintain detailed
work instructions, process documentation, and tooling specifications.

10. Collaborate with engineering,
quality,



and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance
with aerospace standards.

11. Troubleshoot production issues
and implement corrective actions to improve yield, reduce scrap, and
enhance overall process efficiency.

12. Support Current Product
Introduction (NPI), continuous improvement activities, and lean/Six Sigma
initiatives.

13. Perform
DFM/DFA assessment of part & tooling design to ensure
manufacturability of airframe systems.

14. Experience with Excel,
PowerPoint / Google suite & PLM

15. Adhere to
project timelines and budgets and quality of output.

16. Basic knowledge on cost
estimation & time study of project execution.

17. Basic
knowledge on QMS, QC tools & Metrology

18. Basic
knowledge on GD&T;, Fits & assembly

19. Basic knowledge on PFD,PFMEA,
Control plan

Required
Skills

1. ERP & PLM

2. CAD software
(Preferably CATIA or NX, Solidworks)

3. Material
Selection

4. Composite
manufacturing processes

5. Aircraft
assembly processes & integration

6. Tooling Design
& Development

7. Project
Management

8. Analytical
skills

9. Cost Analysis

10. Quality
Control

11. Problem-Solving

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s
degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or any related field.

2. Work
experience in 4+ years in Manufacturing engineering of composites
structures in the aerospace industry.

3. Familiarity
with different types of composites materials & manufacturing
processes, assembly & toolings is highly desirable.

Work
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Job
Type: Full time.

📌 Manufacturing engineer - Composites (Kelambakkam)
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